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AW04 LEU

2004 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,035 mi
Last recorded110,035 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 110,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti slip light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,106 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,019 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 63,101 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorbers have a misting of oil

brakes not visable through wheels

exhaust corroded

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre sidewall worn

o/s/f seat worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorbers have a misting of oil

brakes not visable through wheels

exhaust corroded

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre sidewall worn

o/s/f seat worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,817 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,677 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 49,669 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,279 miles

slight binding of front brakes

slight corrosion on rear exhaust section

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,592 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,592 miles

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

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

offside higher side lamp inop

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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AW04 LEU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AW04 LEU, 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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AW04 LEU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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