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PE05 EYR

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,829 mi
Last recorded122,829 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,829 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroding (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 122,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroding (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,791 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 113,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,832 miles

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 3 Mar 2015 181,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,046 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,914 miles

Oil leak

middle centre seat unable to test due to vehicles load

rear seats unable to test due to vehicles load

Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

middle centre seat unable to test due to vehicles load

rear seats unable to test due to vehicles load

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,109 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,833 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,114 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 28,114 miles

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

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

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

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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PE05 EYR is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PE05 EYR, 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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What year was PE05 EYR registered?

PE05 EYR is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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