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SM54 GZT

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,916 mi
Last recorded121,916 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 GZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 121,913 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 104,043 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 103,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyers low

child seats fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2015 84,430 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyers low

child seats fitted

hand brake cables slow to move

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 6 May 2014 67,295 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 67,295 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,529 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,487 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,511 miles

near side rear seat missing unable to check belt buckel

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,488 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,813 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SM54 GZT is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM54 GZT, 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 SM54 GZT registered?

SM54 GZT is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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