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WH04 DWV

2004 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,552 mi
Last recorded127,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 DWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,552 miles

oil leak

rear brake ferrules corroded

slight weep from exhaust silencer

Fail 21 Jun 2019 127,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

rear brake ferrules corroded

slight weep from exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,795 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2018 119,795 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,631 miles

rear tyre worn and scuffed on outside

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,970 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,557 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 80,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,828 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel lose in carrier

towbar fitted time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,826 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel lose in carrier

towbar fitted time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two child seats fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2010 63,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

two child seats fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,417 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 46,417 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,869 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 33,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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WH04 DWV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WH04 DWV, 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 WH04 DWV registered?

WH04 DWV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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