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ET05 UZB

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,045 mi
Last recorded133,045 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 133,045 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 123,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill has been repaired and covered in underseal

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 121,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,304 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON AXLE TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON AXLE TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 87,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,827 miles

advise o/s/f head light

advise o/s/r side light

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,420 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 54,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,711 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 34,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,918 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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ET05 UZB is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET05 UZB, 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 ET05 UZB registered?

ET05 UZB is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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