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SG05 XOF

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,988 mi
Last recorded139,988 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 139,988 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 139,987 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 130,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer lower sill damage

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 7 Feb 2022 130,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer lower sill damage

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,232 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine, Not posing a serious risk to road safety or environment.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sill damaged.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS+OS. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NS+OS. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Unable to inspect rear most seat belts.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 121,232 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine, Not posing a serious risk to road safety or environment.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sill damaged.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS+OS. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NS+OS. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Unable to inspect rear most seat belts.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 115,623 miles

Offside Outer lower sill damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2020 115,418 miles

Emissions not tested broken rear exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer lower sill damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer lower sill damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and screw and nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front lower bumper part insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2019 106,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer lower sill damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and screw and nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front lower bumper part insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

free play on steering wheel

Fail 17 Mar 2018 97,935 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

free play on steering wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,012 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 90,012 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 85,006 miles

rear seats not fitted

slight play in steering upper column

Pass 22 May 2015 80,769 miles

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

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 May 2014 77,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,634 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2010 64,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2009 49,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,879 miles

Both rear seats missing. Unable to carry out full inspection on rear seat belts and buckles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to Nearside front and all three middle row seats. Partial seat belt inspection carried out

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front driveshft gaitor weeping grease - Recommend replacement

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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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SG05 XOF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG05 XOF, 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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SG05 XOF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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