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SJ04 XUY

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,592 mi
Last recorded163,592 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 163,592 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Edges

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Inner And Outer Sills Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 157,325 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 149,240 miles

offside front sill area corroded

offside track rod end slight play

Fail 10 Jul 2019 149,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front sill area corroded

offside track rod end slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 122,927 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 112,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 102,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,476 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 72,624 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 69,783 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 69,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,113 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 61,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,319 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 42,319 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 XUY is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUY, 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 XUY is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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