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CP55 DFX

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,070 mi
Last recorded160,070 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 160,070 miles

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

both front flexible hoses need clipping in

knocking on n/s/r

Fail 13 Oct 2017 160,070 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav fitted (8.3.1e)

both front flexible hoses need clipping in

knocking on n/s/r

Pass 6 Oct 2016 150,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 150,781 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 141,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 131,428 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 131,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 116,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 116,313 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,316 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 99,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,588 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,272 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 56,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,553 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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CP55 DFX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP55 DFX, 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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CP55 DFX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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