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CW55 CZV

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 CZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 111,815 miles

centre exhaust has slight corrosion

tow bar electrical socket secured with tape

Pass 8 Oct 2012 92,912 miles

tow bar socket secured with tape

Fail 8 Oct 2012 92,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

tow bar socket secured with tape

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,348 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2011 82,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs and pads wearing low

o/s/r handbrake arm not returning

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,838 miles

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle and tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 70,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle and tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,183 miles

rear centre seat locked in folded position

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,525 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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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CW55 CZV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW55 CZV, 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 CW55 CZV registered?

CW55 CZV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is CW55 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 CZV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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