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FX55 WSE

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,508 mi
Last recorded67,508 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,508 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,952 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,802 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 42,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,674 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,740 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 21,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2011 18,833 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,818 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 10,591 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,591 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,326 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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FX55 WSE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FX55 WSE, 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 FX55 WSE registered?

FX55 WSE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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