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KL55 OXT

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,444 mi
Last recorded122,444 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 OXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 122,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,230 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 3 Aug 2017 113,230 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,035 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 103,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,336 miles

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

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,336 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,239 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,530 miles

offside front outer cv boot cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2012 62,494 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

engine oil level low

offside front outer cv boot cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,328 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

offside wiper blade starting to split

slight seepage offside front CV rubber boot cover

Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside wiper blade starting to split

slight seepage offside front CV rubber boot cover

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,779 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,936 miles

UNABLE TO PROPERLY CHECK OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT WEBBING DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

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 OXT is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KL55 OXT, 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 OXT is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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