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PK55 OKX

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,446 mi
Last recorded51,446 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 OKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear poor condition in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 51,442 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear poor condition in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust has a slight hole in front pipe

Pass 21 May 2019 42,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld in front of cat, corroded and starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes along chassis corroding in clips

Fail 21 May 2019 42,712 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. row 2 (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld in front of cat, corroded and starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. row 2 (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipes along chassis corroding in clips

Pass 24 May 2018 36,779 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 May 2018 36,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2017 29,671 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 29,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,354 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,934 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,852 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 22,774 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,471 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,282 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 16,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 13,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 9,599 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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PK55 OKX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 PK55 OKX, 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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PK55 OKX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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