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SP05 TMX

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,222 mi
Last recorded117,222 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 TMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 117,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,982 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight exhaust leak from rear

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,137 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

body damaged

coolant low

washer cap missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,609 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 73,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 207,524 miles

both front tyres perishing.........

wet test.........

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,478 miles

Front wipers split/ Slightly smear Advise replacement

Slight play O/S/F inner rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play O/S/F inner rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small splits on front wiper blades

Pass 20 Mar 2010 59,741 miles

parking brake leverhas ex play

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,938 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 39,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SP05 TMX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SP05 TMX, 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 SP05 TMX registered?

SP05 TMX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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