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AU55 TGX

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,172 mi
Last recorded130,172 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,172 miles

Offside Rear Lower position lamp not working

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2016 130,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower position lamp not working

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,389 miles

N/S Outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,275 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

N/S Outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,280 miles

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

front brake disc's lipped

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,066 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 69,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 58,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

o/s inner rack end slight play

rear no plate detteriated

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,285 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 34,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre starting to distort in tread

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 TGX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU55 TGX, 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 AU55 TGX registered?

AU55 TGX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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