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PN55 MEV

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,089 mi
Last recorded68,089 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 MEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,067 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 59,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,456 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 54,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,233 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,233 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,805 miles

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,917 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,917 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,297 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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PN55 MEV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 PN55 MEV, 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 PN55 MEV registered?

PN55 MEV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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