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SM54 HHE

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,935 mi
Last recorded117,935 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,935 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 117,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,429 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 105,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre inner edge of tread worn low

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre inner edge of tread worn low

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sill slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 87,007 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sill slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,723 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,659 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,010 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 69,004 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,352 miles

nearside front outer wheel rim dented

offside front door check strap damaged/broken

offside rear tyre tread 2mm on outside edge also a nail in tread / spare tyre tread bald on outside edge 215/60r16 95h

oil around underside of engine/gearbox

oil level low/on min. mark showing on dipstick

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,352 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front outer wheel rim dented

offside front door check strap damaged/broken

offside rear tyre tread 2mm on outside edge also a nail in tread / spare tyre tread bald on outside edge 215/60r16 95h

oil around underside of engine/gearbox

oil level low/on min. mark showing on dipstick

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,806 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 45,806 miles

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)

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

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

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

wheel alignment requires attention

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,218 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 35,218 miles

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

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

spare tyre tread bald on outside edge / 215/60r16 steel rim

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 HHE 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 52.6%.

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 HHE, 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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SM54 HHE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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