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CE05 ZSW

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,796 mi
Last recorded134,796 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 134,796 miles

Offside Front tape covering seat belt

center seat missing

Fail 19 Feb 2016 134,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tape covering seat belt

center seat missing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 120,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 112,191 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 112,191 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 112,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

rear seatbelts not tested due to rear doors not opening

Pass 10 Feb 2012 104,154 miles

n/s/r park brake low effort

Pass 23 Oct 2010 84,175 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

front brake discs worn

offside fear tyre wearing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,744 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Apr 2008 43,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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CE05 ZSW is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CE05 ZSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 ZSW registered?

CE05 ZSW is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CE05 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 ZSW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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