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EN05 UXO

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,236 mi
Last recorded176,236 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 UXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 176,236 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 176,235 miles

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)

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

rear traling arm bushes slightly worn with slight movement

Pass 29 May 2014 159,698 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 158,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 142,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 125,489 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 125,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,398 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,960 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,602 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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EN05 UXO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EN05 UXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN05 UXO registered?

EN05 UXO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is EN05 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 UXO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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