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BG05 XUT

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,656 miles

tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,886 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 68,886 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,276 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyres On 3mm.

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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BG05 XUT is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG05 XUT, 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 BG05 XUT registered?

BG05 XUT is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is BG05 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 XUT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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