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FL55 EXB

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,109 miles

slight movement in n/s front ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,155 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox missing (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear into brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,569 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,018 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust middle section hanger/bracket snapped but system still secure

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,843 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust middle section hanger/bracket snapped but system still secure

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,210 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,264 miles

Both Rear tyres outer walls slightly perished.

Front Brake Discs slightly worn and scored.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,222 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 25,144 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,014 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 EXB is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

FL55 EXB is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 EXB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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