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RJ55 XYK

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,400 mi
Last recorded166,400 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 166,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 153,151 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 14,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 14,639 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 126,882 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 105,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 88,056 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 68,135 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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RJ55 XYK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XYK, 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 RJ55 XYK registered?

RJ55 XYK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RJ55 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 XYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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