MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (2.1) (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping off engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (x2) down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe, hanger holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users when engine reved to test emissions, black smoke present (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall heavily cracked/scuffed, cracked in tread and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside registration plate lamp light output dim
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge, worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
oil on engine
strong smell of fuel under bonnet when opened
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
nail in off side rear tyre
off side front tyre on 1.6 mm limit centre tread 215/ 60 / 16
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nail in off side rear tyre
off side front tyre on 1.6 mm limit centre tread 215/ 60 / 16
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MD05 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MD05 ODJ, 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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MD05 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 August 2005.
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