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BD54 YXY

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,552 mi
Last recorded113,552 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 113,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions failed (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

Rear Back Box corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Difficult to see

Rear rear axle corroded

body structure corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,791 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,542 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,406 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 98,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,934 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 89,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,971 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 82,967 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16 99vxl (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 76,601 miles

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps not working possible brake light switch problem (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16 99vxl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,672 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,245 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,519 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,146 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 39,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BD54 YXY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BD54 YXY, 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 BD54 YXY registered?

BD54 YXY is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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