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BD05 XGU

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,647 mi
Last recorded133,647 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 133,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 133,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 required, actual 1.02 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 118,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,569 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,801 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,446 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,442 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 75,313 miles

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2016 75,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 29 May 2015 70,938 miles

rear brake discs slightly cracked

Fail 26 May 2015 70,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slightly cracked

Pass 8 May 2014 62,600 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 62,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,693 miles

corrosion developing on rear exhaust section

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 38,129 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 32,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 25,096 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 18,017 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 18,017 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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 XGU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BD05 XGU, 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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BD05 XGU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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