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MW54 TFJ

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,040 mi
Last recorded136,040 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 TFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,040 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 130,636 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 130,636 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,540 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,917 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,321 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 105,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 95,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,710 miles

1x exhaust mounting snapped

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,348 miles

engine oil over maximum mark

nearside centre row seat missing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil over maximum mark

nearside centre row seat missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear coil spring corroded

slight binding o/s and n/s front brakes

snow tyre fitted n/s rear

Fail 4 Aug 2015 64,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear coil spring corroded

slight binding o/s and n/s front brakes

snow tyre fitted n/s rear

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,128 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 22,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,544 miles

pin hole nearside front cv boot

Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,165 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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MW54 TFJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 MW54 TFJ, 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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MW54 TFJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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