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KU05 EVK

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,462 mi
Last recorded126,462 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 126,462 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

rear silencer corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 126,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

rear silencer corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,101 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 117,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,824 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2015 106,820 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2014 104,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 104,144 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,391 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,331 miles

o/s rear disc in poor condition

play in o/s inner track rod

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,331 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear caliper h/brake arm seized

o/s rear disc in poor condition

play in o/s inner track rod

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,113 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 74,113 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,000 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges and at 2.5mm at lowest point on centre 3/4 tread

Fail 23 Jul 2009 59,000 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges and at 2.5mm at lowest point on centre 3/4 tread

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,889 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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KU05 EVK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

KU05 EVK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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