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AJ55 NDV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,829 mi
Last recorded196,829 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 196,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 191,404 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low may need attention.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 187,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 187,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 175,692 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 144,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 144,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,560 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,869 miles

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

Offside front windscreen wiperblade split on ends

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,996 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 34,994 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seat missing at time of test so belt not check

Fail 22 Nov 2010 25,275 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seat missing at time of test so belt not check

Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Un able To Fully Test Nearside front Seat Belt Due to Child seat Being fitted

Unable to Fully Rear Seat Belts Due to Child Seats Being Fitted

Unable to Test Rear Vehicle Seat Belts Due to Seats Not Being fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2008 10,309 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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AJ55 NDV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,164 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 AJ55 NDV, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 NDV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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