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PJ54 VLC

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,971 mi
Last recorded103,971 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,971 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,226 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,692 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,433 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,236 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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PJ54 VLC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PJ54 VLC, 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 PJ54 VLC registered?

PJ54 VLC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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