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RA05 EJL

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,679 mi
Last recorded79,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 EJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,679 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 71,904 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 64,274 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,850 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,796 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,475 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 26,797 miles

F/DISCS & PADS WORN : R/PADS WORN

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,797 miles

F/DISCS & PADS WORN : R/PADS WORN

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,373 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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RA05 EJL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA05 EJL, 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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RA05 EJL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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