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WN54 LFR

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,828 mi
Last recorded161,828 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 LFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,828 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 161,827 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 155,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 155,429 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability LOOSE PINCH BOLT IN BALL JOINT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 142,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine management warning light on

Fail 24 Apr 2019 142,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine management warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2018 124,949 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management warning light on.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,628 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,521 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,521 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,244 miles

Both rear tyres (215/60 16) wearing on outer edges close to legal limit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Only 1 rear passenger seat fitted at time of test

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,244 miles

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

Both rear tyres (215/60 16) wearing on outer edges close to legal limit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Only 1 rear passenger seat fitted at time of test

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,932 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,972 miles

eml on.

ns/mirror damaged.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 41,972 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

eml on.

ns/mirror damaged.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,981 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,730 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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WN54 LFR is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WN54 LFR, 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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WN54 LFR is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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