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MM05 CBV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,956 mi
Last recorded114,956 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 CBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 114,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear outer skin back box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 114,671 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,354 miles

slight wear front discs and pads

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,418 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,353 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 88,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,920 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,856 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,305 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn slightly.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre inner tread cut not through to the core

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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MM05 CBV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MM05 CBV, 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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MM05 CBV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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