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AU55 OYH

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

289,113 mi
Last recorded289,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 289,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 285,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 276,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 267,509 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 267,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 211,976 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 211,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 154,960 miles

airbag light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,178 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,432 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,569 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,055 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 22,055 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)

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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AU55 OYH is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU55 OYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 OYH registered?

AU55 OYH is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AU55 OYH safe to buy?

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