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WG04 XLZ

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

266,972 mi
Last recorded266,972 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 XLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 266,972 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 266,851 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 248,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 166,303 miles

rear seatsbelts not tested due to seats missing

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 16 May 2013 166,303 miles

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

rear seatsbelts not tested due to seats missing

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 May 2012 152,611 miles

lower engine cover insecure

rear seat belts not tested as no seats pressent

Fail 15 May 2012 152,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

lower engine cover insecure

rear seat belts not tested as no seats pressent

Pass 21 May 2011 139,376 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 138,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 122,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 103,189 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 103,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 81,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 57,631 miles

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

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

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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WG04 XLZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG04 XLZ, 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 WG04 XLZ registered?

WG04 XLZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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