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CX55 WYW

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,269 mi
Last recorded133,269 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 WYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 133,269 miles

rust in brake pipes and underbody and exhaust. child seats fitted. rear tyes worn/perished

Fail 8 Nov 2016 133,249 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sll (5.2.6)

rust in brake pipes and underbody and exhaust. child seats fitted. rear tyes worn/perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,305 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,962 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,892 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both door mirror casings loose

both front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both door mirror casings loose

both front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

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

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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CX55 WYW is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CX55 WYW, 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 CX55 WYW registered?

CX55 WYW is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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