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MJ55 PLZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,414 mi
Last recorded29,414 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 PLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,594 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,594 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,352 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 19,351 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 19,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side front head lamp damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,815 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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MJ55 PLZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ55 PLZ, 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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MJ55 PLZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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