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SH05 DXU

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,906 mi
Last recorded132,906 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 DXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,906 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

spare wheel loose

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,995 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 106,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,040 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre tread low (tread at 2.5mm)

offside rear tyre tread low (tread at 2.5mm)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre tread low (tread at 2.5mm)

offside rear tyre tread low (tread at 2.5mm)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 54,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 44,981 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 44,981 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 35,767 miles

n/s/r brake intermitent sticky

slight corrosion front and rear discs

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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SH05 DXU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH05 DXU, 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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SH05 DXU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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