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FY55 SJO

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,616 mi
Last recorded65,616 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2017 65,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,843 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 59,835 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 51,267 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pipes behind fuel tank,wiper blades slightly torn,cannot see rear brake pad life.

Fail 1 May 2015 51,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pipes behind fuel tank,wiper blades slightly torn,cannot see rear brake pad life.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,702 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,575 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,150 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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FY55 SJO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY55 SJO, 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 FY55 SJO registered?

FY55 SJO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is FY55 SJO safe to buy?

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