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BK05 XDF

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 131,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 130,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,660 miles

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint and linkage dust covers slightly worn, o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play and ball joint dust cover slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2013 115,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 115,058 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 105,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play. Hnadbrake lever has little reserve travel. under chassis has under-trays & covers can not assess

Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,324 miles

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play. Hnadbrake lever has little reserve travel. under chassis has under-trays & covers can not assess

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,572 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 96,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,355 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,957 miles

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

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

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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BK05 XDF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK05 XDF, 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 BK05 XDF registered?

BK05 XDF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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