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MD05 ODJ

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,341 mi
Last recorded130,341 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 ODJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 130,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,220 miles

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) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 125,220 miles

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) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,554 miles

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) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,654 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,641 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,711 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 99,711 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,238 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 91,238 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,565 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,153 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,330 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,900 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

off side front tyre on 1.6 mm limit centre tread 215/ 60 / 16

Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,461 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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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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