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CP05 WGC

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 WGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,286 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,286 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,703 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 70,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,998 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 62,998 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 52,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 45,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,873 miles

Movement o/s/f rd wheel.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,873 miles

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

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

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

Movement o/s/f rd wheel.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CP05 WGC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CP05 WGC, 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 CP05 WGC registered?

CP05 WGC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CP05 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 WGC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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