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WF55 AHX

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,286 mi
Last recorded149,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 AHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 149,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 144,570 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,363 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 130,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 120,358 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 120,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,091 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,283 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of tail box . slight blow . (7.1.2)

very rear set of seats , not fitted .

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,202 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,516 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,264 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AHX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

WF55 AHX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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