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SL04 XNV

2004 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 XNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 125,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED UNDER SPRING SUPPORT SUGGEST ATTENTION

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 123,201 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 123,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,540 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 118,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 112,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,675 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 91,675 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,696 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,290 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,289 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corodeing and slightly split

o/s/f tyre edges wearing

Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded secureing plate holed and corrodded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded secureing plate corroded and holed shocker mount plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corodeing and slightly split

o/s/f tyre edges wearing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f shocker top bearing plate corrodeing

o/s/f shocker top bearing plate coorodeing

Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside o/s/f shocker top bearing plate starting to corode

n/s/f shocker top bearing plate starting to corode

Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside o/s/f shocker top bearing plate starting to corode

n/s/f shocker top bearing plate starting to corode

Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,539 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 67,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 61,965 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,956 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,953 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,522 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,522 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,617 miles

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 XNV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 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 SL04 XNV, 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 XNV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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