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DV05 UKL

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,425 mi
Last recorded121,425 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,421 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,106 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 96,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,202 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 83,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,542 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 73,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,410 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 63,389 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 56,776 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,976 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 46,976 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 38,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 30,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside side door not opening

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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DV05 UKL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver 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 DV05 UKL, 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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DV05 UKL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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