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AP55 BYF

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

62,504 mi
Last recorded62,504 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 62,504 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lens repair tape (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 62,504 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lens repair tape (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,365 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 62,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,365 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 62,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 62,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,127 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 61,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 61,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 61,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber hanger missing

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber hanger missing

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,606 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,618 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 43,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,952 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 39,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 39,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,621 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge and 2mm tread. Cuts in tread also and tyre in poor condition !!!!!

Fail 1 Dec 2011 34,621 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge and 2mm tread. Cuts in tread also and tyre in poor condition !!!!!

Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,311 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,500 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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AP55 BYF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 AP55 BYF, 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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AP55 BYF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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