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SL04 VGE

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,116 mi
Last recorded12,116 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 VGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 124,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,049 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,844 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 106,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,853 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 95,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 83,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,694 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SL04 VGE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL04 VGE, 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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SL04 VGE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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