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DE05 SXG

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,124 mi
Last recorded138,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 138,110 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 132,432 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,821 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 126,820 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light cluster broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,767 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 119,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 112,027 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 96,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 96,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,819 miles

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

unable to see nearside rear inner brake pad

unable to see offside rear inner brake pad

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,914 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,812 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SXG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE05 SXG, 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 SXG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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