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AD05 DZG

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,645 mi
Last recorded185,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 185,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 156,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 108,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 85,590 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

top suspention bearing noisey o/s/f

Pass 22 May 2013 72,515 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating

Front bumper on n/s slightly damaged

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r light lense slightly cracked

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,014 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 61,014 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,444 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,995 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake discs worn

offside rear seat missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,726 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,724 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 31,605 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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AD05 DZG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD05 DZG, 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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AD05 DZG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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