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FL55 EOH

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 123,437 miles

Central Front Under-body heater unit piping - corroded and leaking.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to integral caliper flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp not working.

Offside Rear Park brake reading - low.

Offside Rear x1 seat not fitted - belt test not carried out.

Park brake MINIMUM performance limit just met - 16%

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tail-gate will not open.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 123,437 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main pivot point. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Under-body heater unit piping - corroded and leaking.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to integral caliper flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp not working.

Offside Rear Park brake reading - low.

Offside Rear x1 seat not fitted - belt test not carried out.

Park brake MINIMUM performance limit just met - 16%

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tail-gate will not open.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,914 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 115,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,774 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,175 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 67,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,910 miles

Centre exhaust baffles rattle

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre exhaust baffles rattle

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,387 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,947 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 EOH is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EOH, 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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FL55 EOH is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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