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DA54 UNP

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,367 mi
Last recorded76,367 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 UNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,367 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 70,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,731 miles

car would only rev up to 3000 rpm when doing emissions test

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in the offside front steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,233 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,073 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,261 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn on eige

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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DA54 UNP is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA54 UNP, 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 DA54 UNP registered?

DA54 UNP is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is DA54 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 UNP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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