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KP05 YYG

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,129 mi
Last recorded137,129 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 YYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 137,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 137,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front halves of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint to front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all rear brake pipes greased

e.m.l on

Fail 24 Jan 2018 130,318 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front halves of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint to front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

e.m.l on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,934 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml on

Fail 17 Jan 2017 118,919 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml on

Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,104 miles

condition of wiper blades

corrosion on sub frame

Fail 29 Jan 2016 109,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of wiper blades

corrosion on sub frame

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,648 miles

play in both front anti link arm uprights boederline

uneven wear on both front tyrews borderline

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,471 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,971 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear & rear exhaust surface rust.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,971 miles

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

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear & rear exhaust surface rust.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,179 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

front brake pads have approx.20% left, and discs are worn.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,179 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

front brake pads have approx.20% left, and discs are worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,403 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 62,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,895 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

inner front brake pads have approx. 3-4mm left,and discs worn.

one of n/s/rear sidelights not working.

rear screen wash not working.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,010 miles

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

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

rear brake pads show signs of wear

rear wiper blade split

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 YYG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KP05 YYG, 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 YYG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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