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KL55 DFD

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,854 mi
Last recorded153,854 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 DFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 153,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 139,261 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 122,924 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 122,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 105,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 105,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 87,111 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 87,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 76,679 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,591 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,997 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 34,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,845 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre flat.

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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KL55 DFD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KL55 DFD, 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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KL55 DFD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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