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FX55 ZST

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,371 mi
Last recorded173,371 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZST
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 173,371 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 173,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 160,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2016 160,226 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 141,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 123,572 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 123,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 106,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 96,151 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 96,151 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 17 May 2011 87,450 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 87,450 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 78,246 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 78,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,080 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 69,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,372 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 ZST is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

FX55 ZST is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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