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NV55 WFL

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 95,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,533 miles

Coolant leak under vehicle (passenger footwell) ()

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 84,533 miles

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

Coolant leak under vehicle (passenger footwell) ()

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,410 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on rear wheel

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

advise child seats fitted

advise items removed from drivers view prior to testing

advise n/s/r side light bulb [1 of 2] not working

Fail 4 Aug 2015 73,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

advise child seats fitted

advise items removed from drivers view prior to testing

advise n/s/r side light bulb [1 of 2] not working

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,467 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 46,451 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 18,146 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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NV55 WFL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFL, 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 NV55 WFL registered?

NV55 WFL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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