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DF05 DHE

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,615 mi
Last recorded129,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,615 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust particle filter rattling inside

Fail 27 Jun 2016 129,610 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust particle filter rattling inside

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,678 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 115,678 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer skin loose & rattling

Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,179 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer skin loose & rattling

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,071 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,071 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

undertray fitted vision impaired

Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,872 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,338 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

rear exhaust back box corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

undertray fitted vision impaired

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

n/s wing mirror damaged

o/s wiper blade worn

Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s wing mirror damaged

o/s wiper blade worn

o/s/f tyre worn

rear exhaust back box corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,353 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,433 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,518 miles

nearside tyre cracking

only two rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside tyre cracking

only two rear seats fitted at time of test

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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DF05 DHE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DF05 DHE, 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 DF05 DHE registered?

DF05 DHE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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