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AU05 RXC

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,708 mi
Last recorded88,708 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,884 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded / broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear light unit security deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,884 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded / broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear light unit security deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,781 miles

middle seat belt on middle row slow going back

rear seats missing ubable to carry out full check in rear seat belts

Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,075 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated/outer skin coming away

rear seat belts not tested seats stored away

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,075 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated/outer skin coming away

rear seat belts not tested seats stored away

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,347 miles

EML light is on

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

Front wipers deteriorating

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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,589 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 41,589 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Play in front suspension drop links

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,471 miles

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

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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AU05 RXC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU05 RXC, 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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What year was AU05 RXC registered?

AU05 RXC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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