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KU05 EYB

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,225 mi
Last recorded115,225 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,225 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin EXACTLY ON MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 115,220 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin EXACTLY ON MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,581 miles

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

Central exhaust slightly loose

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 110,581 miles

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

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

Central exhaust slightly loose

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,079 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pads 65/70% worn

Reduced effort from offside park brake

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,233 miles

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

Under trays limit inspection

front brake pads 60/65% worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Under trays limit inspection

front brake pads 60/65% worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,128 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and perished

Slight lip on front brake discs and pads 50/60% worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,847 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and perished in tread

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,847 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and perished in tread

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,671 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 52,671 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,433 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,300 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 EYB is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU05 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

KU05 EYB is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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