CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF55 MYJ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,585 mi
Last recorded100,585 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 MYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,585 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 100,585 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre poorly fitted and internal noise. (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 98,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre poorly fitted and internal noise. (7.1.2)

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 4 Dec 2015 95,073 miles

front exhaust pipe flexy slight blow

Fail 4 Dec 2015 95,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

front exhaust pipe flexy slight blow

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,168 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 88,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,976 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,974 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,737 miles

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

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

WASHER BOTTLE / PUMP LEAKING

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,341 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 60,341 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,834 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,243 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF55 MYJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF55 MYJ, 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

How do I check the history of RF55 MYJ?

You can check the full history of RF55 MYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF55 MYJ registered?

RF55 MYJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is RF55 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 MYJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF55 MYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF55 MYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.