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SA05 XUG

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,035 mi
Last recorded159,035 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,035 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 156,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 153,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 148,807 miles

N/s seal has minor damage

Pass 28 Apr 2017 138,315 miles

o/s sill has minor damage

rear brake pads on limit

Fail 28 Apr 2017 138,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s sill has minor damage

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,671 miles

Coolant loss - from auxilliary heater

Slight exhaust blow at front pipe.

slight play, off-side front ARB vertical link.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 119,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 106,710 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,724 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,993 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 86,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,574 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 72,971 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,971 miles

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

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

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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SA05 XUG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA05 XUG, 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 SA05 XUG registered?

SA05 XUG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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