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PX55 BGZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 BGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 76,820 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,313 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 19 Dec 2011 59,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2009 41,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,212 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 33,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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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PX55 BGZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PX55 BGZ, 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 PX55 BGZ registered?

PX55 BGZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is PX55 BGZ safe to buy?

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