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KU05 EGV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,417 mi
Last recorded124,417 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 124,417 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 124,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 120,359 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure FRONT EXHAUST PIPE IS LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

STEERING ANGLE LIGHT IS ON

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,538 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 116,538 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR MOUNTING HAS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,371 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 107,366 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,799 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,481 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 70,769 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 62,686 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing, pedal still has anti slip provision

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

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)

Fail 28 May 2014 62,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber missing, pedal still has anti slip provision

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

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 573,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

passenger air bag deactivated

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,399 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

passenger air bag deactivated

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,047 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 36,265 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,411 miles

bonnett release catch broken.

both wipers split on ends.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,291 miles

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)

bonnet secondary release lever adrift whole cable has to be pulled to open

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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KU05 EGV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KU05 EGV, 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 KU05 EGV registered?

KU05 EGV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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