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EF55 UHB

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,334 miles

centre exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,847 miles

centre exhaust corroded and deteriated

Fail 14 Dec 2012 52,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,334 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,826 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,153 miles

Rear exhaust box leaking

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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EF55 UHB is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF55 UHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 UHB registered?

EF55 UHB is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EF55 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 UHB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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