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RX54 UXW

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,574 mi
Last recorded152,574 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 UXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 152,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear no plate light is dim

Pass 11 Feb 2016 139,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 128,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 128,232 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 118,386 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 118,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 112,424 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 112,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,162 miles

N/S headlamp beam pattern poor

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Feb 2012 104,162 miles

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

N/S headlamp beam pattern poor

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,098 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 85,092 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,787 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 75,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,572 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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RX54 UXW 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 RX54 UXW, 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 RX54 UXW registered?

RX54 UXW is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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