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PN05 XDG

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,445 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system fouling o/s/r coil spring

Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,494 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 76,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Fail 11 Feb 2012 60,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

driver's seat loose but secure

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2012 60,661 miles

driver's seat loose but secure

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,970 miles

back box being held up with wire

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 27,447 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PN05 XDG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PN05 XDG, 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 PN05 XDG registered?

PN05 XDG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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