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BD05 MLY

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,282 mi
Last recorded121,282 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 121,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 121,178 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 108,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

nearside rear close to legal limit and perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,832 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

nearside rear close to legal limit and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,049 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 90,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 84,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 84,563 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 78,914 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 70,610 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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BD05 MLY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD05 MLY, 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 BD05 MLY registered?

BD05 MLY is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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