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SJ04 XJZ

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,322 mi
Last recorded108,322 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 108,322 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 108,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat o/s not fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wing and bonnet damage

Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,745 miles

Coolant leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check engine warning lamp on

exhaust backbox corroding

offside rear wheel arch and door damage

service lamp on

Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check engine warning lamp on

exhaust backbox corroding

offside rear wheel arch and door damage

service lamp on

Pass 4 May 2012 80,413 miles

gear selection stiff

rear bumper damage

Fail 3 May 2012 80,413 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear selection stiff

rear bumper damage

Pass 30 Apr 2011 70,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 18 May 2010 61,704 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2010 61,704 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,251 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,591 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,416 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 46,413 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper not clearing screen

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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SJ04 XJZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ04 XJZ, 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.

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SJ04 XJZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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