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BL05 CTV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,150 mi
Last recorded133,150 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,150 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,193 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 131,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,683 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 129,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,276 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 121,014 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 121,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,829 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 116,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,379 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,080 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 108,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 103,420 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

catalytic converter has a crack down the side of it (not leaking major )

Fail 11 Jun 2013 103,420 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

catalytic converter has a crack down the side of it (not leaking major )

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,629 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,287 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 72,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,208 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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BL05 CTV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL05 CTV, 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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BL05 CTV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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