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CN05 UOA

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,408 mi
Last recorded152,408 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 UOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 152,408 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 152,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 141,927 miles

front washers slightly blocked, ok at time of test

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

no rear washers

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage to o/s front inner wheel arch trim

slight play in the n/s steering rack end (NOT THE TRACK ROD END)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 140,355 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 140,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 127,410 miles

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

rear washer inop

Fail 17 Dec 2012 127,408 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

rear washer inop

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,537 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 105,537 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,022 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2010 88,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,611 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,908 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,272 miles

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

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

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

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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CN05 UOA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CN05 UOA, 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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CN05 UOA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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