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KP05 WKJ

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,431 mi
Last recorded144,431 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 WKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 144,431 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 144,416 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 136,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 135,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring lower cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 128,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,311 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,162 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting On Rear Box Broken Causing Slight Exhaust Blow System Still Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Efficiency Only Just Meets Requirements 17%

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable To Check 6&7 Seat And Belts

Fail 16 Apr 2019 114,162 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting On Rear Box Broken Causing Slight Exhaust Blow System Still Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Efficiency Only Just Meets Requirements 17%

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable To Check 6&7 Seat And Belts

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,248 miles

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

Slightly oil leaks.

o/s hand brake effort is low.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 104,248 miles

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

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

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

Slightly oil leaks.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s hand brake effort is low.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,942 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,191 miles

Evidence of fuel leak at under vehicle cover area,no leak found at time of test, recomend cover removal and further investigation.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,444 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 53,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,448 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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KP05 WKJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP05 WKJ, 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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KP05 WKJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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