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RV05 UGX

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,081 miles

off side rear upper position light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,081 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)

Near side front tyre cracking up on the outer sidewall

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

off side rear upper position light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,803 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre on outer edge has scrubbing marks/wear

rear wiper blade split

slight lip/edge on near side and off side outer edge front brake disks.

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre on outer edge has scrubbing marks/wear

rear wiper blade split

slight lip/edge on near side and off side outer edge front brake disks.

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,899 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perishing

unable to check all seat belts as some seats folded

Fail 1 Apr 2010 59,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre perishing

unable to check all seat belts as some seats folded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,197 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,359 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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RV05 UGX 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 61.5%.

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 RV05 UGX, 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 RV05 UGX registered?

RV05 UGX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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