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MK55 VCP

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,281 miles

near side head lamp faint pattern

Fail 26 Mar 2016 83,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking from injectors (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

near side head lamp faint pattern

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 77,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,775 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2013 63,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,815 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 39,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,611 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 27,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,126 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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MK55 VCP is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MK55 VCP, 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 MK55 VCP registered?

MK55 VCP is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is MK55 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 VCP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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