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BG55 TZS

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,706 mi
Last recorded86,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,706 miles

advise metal brake pipes & body structure showing signs of rust

Fail 22 Jan 2018 86,706 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking on n/s rear swinging arm (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front gaitor split

advise metal brake pipes & body structure showing signs of rust

excess travel on hanbrake.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 80,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,763 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 70,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,025 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 64,000 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,741 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,288 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 46,879 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Rear seat not fitted. Complete inspection of seat belt not possible.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,962 miles

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

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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BG55 TZS is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG55 TZS, 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 BG55 TZS registered?

BG55 TZS is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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