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PF05 YKZ

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,284 mi
Last recorded130,284 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 118,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 118,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where back box joins center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure at join for center silencer to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust silencer all the baffles have broken up and are rattling around (would advise replacement)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,768 miles

Baffles appear to be broken in exhaust centre box

Front Wipers coming into contact with vehicle body

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

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

Power steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jan 2017 97,933 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,933 miles

Bonnet release stiff - slow to return

Centre exhaust deteriorated - Rattles internally

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

Oil leaks, Oil visible on steering rack, probably blown back from engine

Registration plate lights dim

Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Bonnet release stiff - slow to return

Centre exhaust deteriorated - Rattles internally

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

Oil leaks, Oil visible on steering rack, probably blown back from engine

Registration plate lights dim

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp is not tight (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions only just within limits for Lambda Value

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 86,713 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp is not tight (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions only just within limits for Lambda Value

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,195 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,447 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 56,371 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,839 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,480 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2008 21,031 miles

front pads 25% left

n/s/f tyre getting close to limit

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 YKZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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