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OE54 RHY

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,649 mi
Last recorded92,649 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 RHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,969 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 75,474 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 75,474 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 70,511 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,547 miles

both front tyres on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Oct 2010 63,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,897 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R upper tail light inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,827 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 34,827 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 34,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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OE54 RHY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OE54 RHY, 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 OE54 RHY registered?

OE54 RHY is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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