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KS54 YSA

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,265 mi
Last recorded134,265 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 YSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 134,265 miles

Nearside Front binding slightly when inspected on the ramp

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Fail 29 Aug 2015 134,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,496 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,550 miles

Offside front suspension arm has play in ball joint

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 100,550 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brakes sticking

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,161 miles

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

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to get low on insides

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 8 Feb 2010 90,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to get low on insides

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2009 75,367 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 75,367 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,031 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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KS54 YSA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KS54 YSA, 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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What year was KS54 YSA registered?

KS54 YSA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 February 2005.

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