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WJ04 YFG

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 YFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 89,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,582 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

pin hole in the offside front outer c.v gaiter

Fail 3 Jan 2019 83,582 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

pin hole in the offside front outer c.v gaiter

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,025 miles

Front Engine mount worn rubber (soft)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering tie rod end play in ball joint

Fail 27 Dec 2017

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 85% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner tie rod end has light freeplay

both rear tyres worn on edges

o/s engine mount worn

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,600 miles

(body damage)

(general condition represents the age of the vehicle)

(slight play in steering rack)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear (tyre perishing)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 71,600 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

body damage

general condition represents the age of the vehicle

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

body damage

general condition represents the age of the vehicle

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2015 66,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,063 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre seat belt stalk locking operation poor

wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2014 62,063 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre seat belt stalk locking operation poor

wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank supporting bracket corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank supporting bracket corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,121 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to n/s/r lower refecter

rear seats missing belts not tested

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,121 miles

Nearside 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to n/s/r lower refecter

rear seats missing belts not tested

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,314 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 55,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,652 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 19,278 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WJ04 YFG is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WJ04 YFG, 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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WJ04 YFG is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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