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AP05 FOD

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,435 mi
Last recorded66,435 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,435 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 66,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 63,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 63,674 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 56,972 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 56,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,964 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 52,962 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear (7.1.2)

Front discs lipped and slight corrosion and pitting inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips in screen

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,159 miles

chip(s) in windscreen

front brake discs lipped

front number plate damaged

hand brake has limited reserve travel

inner steering rack joints have play

washers only just provide enough fluid to clear screen

Fail 18 Apr 2016 46,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

chip(s) in windscreen

front brake discs lipped

front number plate damaged

hand brake has limited reserve travel

inner steering rack joints have play

washers only just provide enough fluid to clear screen

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,661 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn and corroded

screen washers just providing enough water

Pass 8 May 2014 43,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 41,518 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 41,518 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 39,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,060 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,550 miles

rear seats folded

Fail 5 May 2009 30,550 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear seats folded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,083 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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AP05 FOD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP05 FOD, 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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AP05 FOD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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