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PF05 VTA

2005 Citroen C8

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,868 mi
Last recorded215,868 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 215,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake fluid dirty

engine light on

front brake discs considerably worn

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 2 Jun 2010 205,914 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 205,906 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 196,872 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2009 181,756 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

front and rear registration plates delaminating

rear registration plate loose

Fail 8 Jun 2009 181,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

front and rear registration plates delaminating

rear registration plate loose

Pass 12 May 2009 178,176 miles

engine/transmission oil leaks

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 12 May 2009 178,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine/transmission oil leaks

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 2 Jun 2008 148,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 148,090 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2008 132,554 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 21 Jan 2008 132,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Jun 2007 114,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,357 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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PF05 VTA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PF05 VTA, 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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PF05 VTA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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