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VU55 PXZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,241 mi
Last recorded154,241 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 PXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 154,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 154,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 142,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 142,089 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,628 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 133,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside middle around pipe clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,947 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 96,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,918 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 84,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,976 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside wiper split on ends

Water level low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,882 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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VU55 PXZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VU55 PXZ, 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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VU55 PXZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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