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SIL 5819

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,150 mi
Last recorded142,150 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 5819
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 142,150 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 142,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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SIL 5819 is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 74,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIL 5819, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIL 5819 registered?

SIL 5819 is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is SIL 5819 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 5819 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIL 5819 have outstanding finance?

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