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BJ55 NRN

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,720 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken strut spring (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,991 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2013 42,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,827 miles

exhaust mid box slightly corroded

osr tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,122 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 21 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 NRN 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 69.2%.

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 NRN, 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 NRN registered?

BJ55 NRN is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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