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BJ55 NRK

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,979 mi
Last recorded45,979 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,979 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Corrosion on front brake disc`s

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,854 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,919 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 38,810 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tye perished

Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,319 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight wear nearside front tyre outer shoulder

Fail 11 Sep 2012 27,617 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,617 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,408 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

tested as 4 passenger seat

Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,430 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 10,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NRK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BJ55 NRK, 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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BJ55 NRK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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