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WL04 HMV

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

280,395 mi
Last recorded280,395 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 HMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 280,395 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont Adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont Adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 280,360 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 274,918 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 274,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 250,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 216,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 170,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,817 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end

small chips in screen

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,576 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER PERISHED

O/S/R BRAKE BACK RUSTED HOLED

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN RUSTY HOLED

Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2010 54,034 miles

ABS censer cable slightly chafed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,896 miles

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

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,201 miles

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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WL04 HMV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL04 HMV, 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 WL04 HMV registered?

WL04 HMV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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