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NV55 BUA

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,834 mi
Last recorded134,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 BUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,834 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 134,834 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 119,547 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,907 miles

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,430 miles

centre rear seat not fitted

offside rear tyre 3mm

one rear hanger missing from rear silencer

Fail 7 Jan 2013 77,429 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

centre rear seat not fitted

offside rear tyre 3mm

one rear hanger missing from rear silencer

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,640 miles

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

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

centre rear seat removed

only one side light o/s/r

spare wheel removed from under vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2012 65,635 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

only one side light o/s/r

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,414 miles

spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,438 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,448 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,650 miles

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

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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NV55 BUA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 NV55 BUA, 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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NV55 BUA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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