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WG55 VNJ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,577 mi
Last recorded99,577 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 VNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all f&r (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 92,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all f&r (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,388 miles

Windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 9 Jan 2015 90,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2013 75,433 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,755 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 55,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,922 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 44,922 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,900 miles

2nd row middle seat not present or fitted at time of test.

3rd row offside seat not present or fitted at time of test.

Spare tyre defective

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated(split)

offside front wiper blade deteriorated(split)

rear number plate delaminating,recommend renewal.

rear wiper blade deteriorated(split)

recommend diesel fuel additive,smokes heavily on full acceleration.

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 VNJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WG55 VNJ, 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 WG55 VNJ registered?

WG55 VNJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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