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PX55 GXE

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,589 mi
Last recorded105,589 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,589 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,588 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracking On inner sidewalls.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,271 miles

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

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 15 Nov 2012 82,755 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,896 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 45,748 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,564 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 33,564 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 GXE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX55 GXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX55 GXE registered?

PX55 GXE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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