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SL04 XNM

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,213 mi
Last recorded156,213 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 XNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 156,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 141,466 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 128,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 123,059 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,218 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 114,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 105,552 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 105,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,545 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2009 85,678 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 May 2009 85,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 76,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,778 miles

object removed from drivers view.

Fail 21 Jun 2007 60,778 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

object removed from drivers view.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 60,668 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XNM is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL04 XNM, 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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What year was SL04 XNM registered?

SL04 XNM is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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