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WF55 AEW

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

269,438 mi
Last recorded269,438 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 AEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 269,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 248,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 213,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 176,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 141,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 95,307 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,985 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,022 miles

no measureable emissions. If sat nav fitted in holder in present position it will infringe on drivers view of road

Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,022 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

no measureable emissions. If sat nav fitted in holder in present position it will infringe on drivers view of road

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,546 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,546 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,963 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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WF55 AEW is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WF55 AEW, 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 WF55 AEW registered?

WF55 AEW is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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