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BD05 AAJ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,355 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 106,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,236 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 104,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 98,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 98,981 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not pull out (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,726 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 May 2015 85,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 May 2014 83,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 83,421 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,653 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,868 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,378 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,093 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 61,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,401 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,819 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,503 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,564 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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BD05 AAJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BD05 AAJ, 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 BD05 AAJ registered?

BD05 AAJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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