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SB05 SKO

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,294 mi
Last recorded213,294 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 SKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 213,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 192,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 169,727 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 169,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 153,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 137,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 131,104 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,115 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 122,115 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 113,302 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 113,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,786 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 90,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,109 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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SB05 SKO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB05 SKO, 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 SB05 SKO registered?

SB05 SKO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SB05 SKO safe to buy?

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