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SM05 MDU

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,362 mi
Last recorded99,362 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 MDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,362 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Front outer c v boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Rear axle bushes slight movement

centre exhaust box rattling

engine slightly damp/oil leak

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Jul 2017 90,648 miles

centre exhaust box rattling inside

engine oil leak

rear wiper blade split

reverse lamps inoperative

small stone chip in front windscreen

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Jul 2017 90,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust box rattling inside

engine oil leak

rear wiper blade split

reverse lamps inoperative

small stone chip in front windscreen

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,900 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Centre seat belt slow in returning

signs of damage to rear bumper n/s/r inner wheel trim not fully secured

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both front wipers torn but still clearing windsreen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly bald on edge

Fail 14 Jun 2013 51,342 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly bald on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,406 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2012 45,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,481 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 23,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 19,980 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has a cut on the side wall but no cord or wire is showing.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 15,134 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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SM05 MDU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM05 MDU, 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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SM05 MDU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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