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OE05 EMK

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive exhaust case corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 116,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive exhaust case corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,083 miles

offside inner steering arm joint has movement

Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner steering arm joint has movement

Pass 6 May 2016 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear worn outer edge

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2016 94,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre and rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded and broken

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2015 82,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2015 82,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre 4-2m and worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,420 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,512 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,313 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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OE05 EMK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OE05 EMK, 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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OE05 EMK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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