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AX05 DFE

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,762 mi
Last recorded76,762 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,762 miles

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,032 miles

o/s/r upper side lamp inop

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,809 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perrished.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,069 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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AX05 DFE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AX05 DFE, 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 AX05 DFE registered?

AX05 DFE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is AX05 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 DFE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX05 DFE have outstanding finance?

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