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BJ55 FFE

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,514 mi
Last recorded130,514 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 130,514 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 130,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,234 miles

front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

slight fluctuation to nearside front service brake effort

Fail 15 Oct 2013 115,234 miles

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

front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

slight fluctuation to nearside front service brake effort

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,945 miles

handbrake lever has slight freeplay

slight wear on outer edges of front tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2011 99,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear number plate light slightly dim

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,230 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges tread not cut as deep

damp under engine possible diesel leak

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2009 82,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ55 FFE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ55 FFE, 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 BJ55 FFE registered?

BJ55 FFE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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