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NL05 XEK

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 128,689 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to pull belt out (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 116,128 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 105,738 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 105,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 100,777 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 94,490 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mount in poor condition

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

coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coolant pipe corroded under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,662 miles

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

coolant pipe corroded under vehicle

Fail 20 May 2015 87,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,307 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,241 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front registration plate cracked

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,508 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 69,508 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,687 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,169 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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NL05 XEK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NL05 XEK, 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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NL05 XEK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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