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BJ05 XWG

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,161 mi
Last recorded159,161 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 155,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 152,685 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 152,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,863 miles

chassis number sticker damaged

oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 19 Nov 2018 147,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

chassis number sticker damaged

oil leak engine/gearbox

Pass 20 Nov 2017 141,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,270 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 135,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 129,924 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 129,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly cracking/perishing (215/55r16h)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking sidewall and tyre 3mm across.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,130 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2014 121,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wear inner edge

osr tyre has slight cracks

Fail 15 Nov 2013 109,893 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wear inner edge

osr tyre has slight cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,348 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 101,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,775 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 93,775 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,388 miles

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

nearside front headlamp had bad connection (worked with a tap

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,388 miles

nearside front headlamp had bad connection (worked with a tap

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,960 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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 Apr 2008 42,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BJ05 XWG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ05 XWG, 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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BJ05 XWG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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