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MT55 SZK

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,970 mi
Last recorded132,970 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 SZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 132,970 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 132,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on minimum

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 102,508 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damadge

Fail 30 Nov 2017 102,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear light lense damadge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,942 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 98,942 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,529 miles

front discs worn

n/s front outer tyre wall split

Pass 2 Jan 2014 68,463 miles

Corrosion & lip on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on edges.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 68,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion & lip on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on edges.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,530 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,082 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded

slight blow from mid exhaust at hanger

Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,959 miles

adv o/s rear tyre cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,821 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,939 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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MT55 SZK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT55 SZK, 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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MT55 SZK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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