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BW55 RKO

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,462 mi
Last recorded172,462 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 172,462 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 172,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside HEADLAMP AIM (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside HEADLAMP AIM (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

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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BW55 RKO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BW55 RKO, 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 BW55 RKO registered?

BW55 RKO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BW55 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW55 RKO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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