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2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,199 mi
Last recorded136,199 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 USD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 136,199 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2018 130,737 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 130,737 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 111,989 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2016 111,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,262 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,840 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 58,038 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 57,880 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,271 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,586 miles

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 USD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE05 USD, 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 USD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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