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EN05 UWX

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,065 mi
Last recorded124,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 UWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 124,065 miles

Damage on N/S Sill Panel

Fail 21 Jul 2018 124,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Damage on N/S Sill Panel

Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 116,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 60 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,912 miles

o/s rack area damp

Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,936 miles

front brake discs corroded around edges

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 101,928 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs corroded on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,556 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,682 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,010 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear upper side light is of a greater intensity than the lower

slight weep from offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine noisy

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear upper sidelamp not working

Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine noisy

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear upper sidelamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,984 miles

Belly pan fitted

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 53,199 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 42,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EN05 UWX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EN05 UWX, 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 EN05 UWX registered?

EN05 UWX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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