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MJ05 XPW

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,147 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Fail 18 Apr 2018 96,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,932 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,323 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre partially deformed

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,873 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,702 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 30,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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MJ05 XPW is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ05 XPW, 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 MJ05 XPW registered?

MJ05 XPW is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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