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CU05 OYF

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,833 mi
Last recorded47,833 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,859 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 44,809 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 44,214 miles

engine check light on during smoke test

headlaight masks/converters fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2012 44,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine check light on during smoke test

headlaight masks/converters fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,786 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine management light on

Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,342 miles

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

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

center rear seat and nearside very rear seat not fitted

very slight play detected at offside front wheel

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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CU05 OYF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU05 OYF, 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 CU05 OYF registered?

CU05 OYF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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