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WA05 VAX

2005 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,021 mi
Last recorded106,021 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,021 miles

2. osf pad wear wire dangling down.

3. drivers seat deteriating

Fail 14 Jul 2014 106,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1. ns rear upper position bulb blown

2. osf pad wear wire dangling down.

3. drivers seat deteriating

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,803 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning wire broken offside

offside brake pads worn just above min thickness 1.6mm

Fail 12 Jul 2013 88,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning wire broken offside

offside brake pads worn just above min thickness 1.6mm

washers wasnt working repaired with fuse

Pass 14 Jul 2012 72,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust metal hanging brackets poor condition/corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust metal hanging brackets poor condition/corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,235 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Jul 2011 58,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,578 miles

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

headlights flashed when first switched on

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,539 miles

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

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

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

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

headlights flashed when first switched on

offside front tyre worn unevenly

offside rear rear seat removed

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,893 miles

1. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY WORN WITH SIDEWALL DAMAGE & CUTS. RECOMMEND RENEWAL 2. OSF TYRE WORN 2MM IN PLACES

Pass 9 May 2008 23,463 miles

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

both front brakes discs worn

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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WA05 VAX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WA05 VAX, 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 WA05 VAX registered?

WA05 VAX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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