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SD55 EKT

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,449 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,564 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,821 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 61,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 55,403 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,403 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 21,744 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 21,744 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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SD55 EKT is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 SD55 EKT, 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 SD55 EKT registered?

SD55 EKT is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is SD55 EKT safe to buy?

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