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PF05 XKE

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,261 mi
Last recorded118,261 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 118,261 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 114,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,778 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,472 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,620 miles

engine management light on

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2015 100,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

slight bind on offside front wheel

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,765 miles

Engine has a large undertray but it appears to have an oil leak. Further checks advised.

Oil level was low prior to the test starting. Topped up with two litres of oil before MOT test raising level to just over minimum.

Service overdue by 11500 miles

Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,654 miles

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

Engine has a large undertray but it appears to have an oil leak. Further checks advised.

Oil level was low prior to the test starting. Topped up with two litres of oil before MOT test raising level to just over minimum.

Service overdue by 11500 miles

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,924 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,606 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,065 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,391 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 31,391 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,375 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 XKE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF05 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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