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BT54 DBV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,595 mi
Last recorded56,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,595 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,084 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,885 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,874 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,576 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,038 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 21,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,390 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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BT54 DBV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT54 DBV, 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 BT54 DBV registered?

BT54 DBV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is BT54 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 DBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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