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RJ55 LKP

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,283 mi
Last recorded157,283 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 157,283 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 143,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 130,184 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,361 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,312 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,744 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 71,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,900 miles

cuts to n/s/r tyre sidewall

exhaust corroded

wet weather conditions

Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cuts to n/s/r tyre sidewall

exhaust corroded

wet weather conditions

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,568 miles

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

front arb link rubbers poor

front discs worn

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,762 miles

see advisory sheet 833896660243

Fail 23 Sep 2010 48,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre wall damaged

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,023 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

high rear brake inbalance 22% close to limit

slight bind from o/s/r wheel

small cuts to both rear tyres treads

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

high rear brake inbalance 22% close to limit

slight bind from o/s/r wheel

small cuts to both rear tyres treads

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,915 miles

see advisory sheet 864765278249

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,915 miles

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

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

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

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

scoring on front and rear brake discs

splits on wiper blades

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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RJ55 LKP is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RJ55 LKP, 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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RJ55 LKP is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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