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BD55 UYS

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,653 mi
Last recorded47,653 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 47,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60 r16 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 47,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60 r16 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 47,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 46,009 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 46,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 215 60 r16 99v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 45,230 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 215 60 r16 99v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,393 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,704 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 38,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,195 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2013 35,130 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2012 31,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,209 miles

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

wear on front discs

Fail 18 Nov 2010 24,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,216 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,750 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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BD55 UYS is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD55 UYS, 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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BD55 UYS is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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