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KU55 UXD

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,586 mi
Last recorded126,586 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 126,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,954 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 119,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 100,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 96,940 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 95,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,077 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,793 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 85,426 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,587 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,102 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,102 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,024 miles

front wipers spilt at ends

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight rattle from exhaust

unable to view rear inner rear brake pads

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,183 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail in nsf tyre

nsf tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

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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KU55 UXD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KU55 UXD, 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 KU55 UXD registered?

KU55 UXD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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