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PK05 WAJ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

281,257 mi
Last recorded281,257 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 281,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 248,238 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 248,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 202,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 155,975 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,618 miles

o/s head light loose

Fail 26 Mar 2013 120,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s head light loose

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 83,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,700 miles

o/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage (cosmetic only)

very slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,207 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 24,203 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,339 miles

front brakes just in balance

noise from front and rear brakes

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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PK05 WAJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK05 WAJ, 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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PK05 WAJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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