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DG05 RKZ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,010 mi
Last recorded119,010 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,010 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 118,999 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn on outer and inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,268 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 90,265 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,703 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,777 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,837 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,269 miles

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

Slight wear outer edge O/S/F tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,993 miles

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

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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DG05 RKZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG05 RKZ, 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 DG05 RKZ registered?

DG05 RKZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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