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AX05 FNJ

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,875 mi
Last recorded123,875 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,875 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

the nearside front strut top is slightly rough when rotated

Fail 28 Sep 2016 123,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

the nearside front strut top is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to check seatbelt

oil leak

washer pipes incorrectly fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 111,266 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

washer pipes incorrectly fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to check seatbelt

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,383 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,363 miles

front discs worn

rear exhaust box inpour condition

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,651 miles

rear exhaust rusty

slight noise on offside front suspension/steering

Fail 21 Sep 2012 91,651 miles

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

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

rear brake discs signs of wear

rear exhaust rusty

slight noise on offside front suspension/steering

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,143 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 76,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,685 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine k light on

front n/s and o/s brakes slightly binding on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge and has cut in side wall

o/s/f head lamp fixing broken

Fail 2 Jul 2009 62,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine k light on

front n/s and o/s brakes slightly binding on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge and has cut in side wall

o/s/f head lamp fixing broken

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,275 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror cracked and loose

o/s/r sidelight out.still has one other in working order

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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AX05 FNJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX05 FNJ, 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 AX05 FNJ registered?

AX05 FNJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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