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FT05 DYY

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 DYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 122,238 miles

Rear wiper perished

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft oil seal leaking ()

Offside Front tyre outer shoulder worn

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust centre hanger snapped

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger air bag deactivated

Play in steering rack

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 109,646 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust centre hanger snapped

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger air bag deactivated

Play in steering rack

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,909 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,036 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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FT05 DYY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FT05 DYY, 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 FT05 DYY registered?

FT05 DYY is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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