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FL55 DCX

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,456 mi
Last recorded149,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 DCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 149,456 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 149,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,859 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 136,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,221 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,493 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Oct 2013 105,493 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,390 miles

o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,096 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 40,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,712 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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FL55 DCX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL55 DCX, 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 FL55 DCX registered?

FL55 DCX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is FL55 DCX safe to buy?

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