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BL54 WXA

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,989 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Feb 2016 107,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Aug 2014 103,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 97,987 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,987 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 59,539 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 59,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,381 miles

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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BL54 WXA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel 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 BL54 WXA, 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 BL54 WXA registered?

BL54 WXA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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