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FY55 UDJ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,928 mi
Last recorded125,928 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,526 miles

Both front brakes have slight binding

Both front discs lipped

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper split

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,677 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 109,677 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 101,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,832 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly worn

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UDJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 UDJ registered?

FY55 UDJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 UDJ safe to buy?

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