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DE05 MVP

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,367 mi
Last recorded107,367 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 107,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,266 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 84,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,143 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 57,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,900 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 26,895 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE05 MVP is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE05 MVP, 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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DE05 MVP is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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