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VX55 UYA

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,096 miles

Exhaust has a temporary repair

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

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

misfire at idle

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,126 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,393 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 81,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,672 miles

Temporary repair to exhaust box

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor damp

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,691 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f pad wear sensor not fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on the inner edge.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 56,763 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on the inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 40,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,848 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,093 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,093 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damage

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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VX55 UYA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc 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 VX55 UYA, 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 VX55 UYA registered?

VX55 UYA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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