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BK55 TZL

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,010 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges, requires replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges, requires replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,702 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,946 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,874 miles

oil contamination around o/s/f wheel brake area and wheel

Fail 23 Aug 2013 85,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake tests not undertaken due to oil leakage in wheel area and condition of tyres and concidered dangerous

oil contamination around o/s/f wheel brake area and wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,282 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,282 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,601 miles

spare wheel tyre on wear indicators.

unable to test rear seat belts no seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 57,601 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

spare wheel tyre on wear indicators.

unable to test rear seat belts no seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre worn outer edge and cut in tread at time of test not deep enough to reach cords but poor condition

underside covers fitted preventing full inspection

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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BK55 TZL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK55 TZL, 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 BK55 TZL registered?

BK55 TZL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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