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SG55 XOE

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,593 mi
Last recorded53,593 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 XOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,593 miles

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)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 47,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

one of the two o/s/f tail lamp bulbs not working.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,118 miles

one of the two o/s/f tail lamp bulbs not working.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,652 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 31,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,918 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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SG55 XOE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG55 XOE, 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 SG55 XOE registered?

SG55 XOE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SG55 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 XOE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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