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PF54 TVD

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 TVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,289 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,346 miles

Rear silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2019 42,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (deteriorated) (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,159 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 39,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,739 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 36,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,678 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 25,071 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,481 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 20,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,759 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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PF54 TVD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PF54 TVD, 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 PF54 TVD registered?

PF54 TVD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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