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PL54 AAU

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,888 mi
Last recorded91,888 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 AAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,888 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,258 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,369 miles

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 Jun 2014 69,634 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 69,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bags turned off

Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bags turned off

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,804 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,804 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2011 50,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,945 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,962 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,919 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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PL54 AAU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PL54 AAU, 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 PL54 AAU registered?

PL54 AAU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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