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DF54 JFJ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,357 mi
Last recorded121,357 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 121,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 9 Oct 2021 119,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 116,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (inner outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 111,719 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (inner outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 106,831 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,779 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,113 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 95,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,029 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,695 miles

advise nearside wiper blade slightly deterated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,304 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,947 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 56,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,228 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,050 miles

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

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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DF54 JFJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF54 JFJ, 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 DF54 JFJ registered?

DF54 JFJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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