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KB54 WFT

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,196 mi
Last recorded187,196 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 WFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 187,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 187,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 176,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 158,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 141,155 miles

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

Fail 14 Aug 2015 141,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

Pass 24 Jun 2014 122,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s sill damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2014 122,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2013 118,752 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 113,170 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,754 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2011 105,754 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2011 105,634 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 91,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,685 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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KB54 WFT is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KB54 WFT, 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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KB54 WFT is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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