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WG55 FFC

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,528 mi
Last recorded110,528 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,866 miles

Eml light on

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eml light on

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,761 miles

EML on

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,761 miles

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

EML on

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,988 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust bracket heavilly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 92,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust bracket heavilly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,697 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 89,697 miles

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

Exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,984 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,320 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 67,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,364 miles

The offside rear tyre has started to deteriorate and perish.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,014 miles

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

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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WG55 FFC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WG55 FFC, 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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WG55 FFC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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