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J8 RFM

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,243 mi
Last recorded93,243 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 RFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,115 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 92,114 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 89,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,201 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 85,201 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all road wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,230 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,656 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,127 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 30,126 miles

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

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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J8 RFM is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J8 RFM, 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 J8 RFM registered?

J8 RFM is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is J8 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 RFM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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