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BP54 OVO

2005 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,837 mi
Last recorded85,837 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 OVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 85,837 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 77,075 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 77,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 67,057 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 67,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,185 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 47,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,450 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,220 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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BP54 OVO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP54 OVO, 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 BP54 OVO registered?

BP54 OVO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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