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SP05 ZJO

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,387 mi
Last recorded34,387 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,387 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 34,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 33,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,110 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 33,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 ZJO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

SP05 ZJO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is SP05 ZJO safe to buy?

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