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WF05 VBO

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,824 mi
Last recorded110,824 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 110,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 110,818 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 103,552 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 103,542 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 93,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,165 miles

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,165 miles

gearbox mounting worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,000 miles

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Oil leak on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,994 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Oil leak on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,430 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 Seats fitted ()

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,248 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,475 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,774 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,412 miles

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

diesel additive at minimum level

Fail 12 Dec 2012 57,407 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

diesel additive at minimum level

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,629 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,629 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,005 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,698 miles

covers fitted preventing full inspection

offside door mirror slightly damaged but not seriously affecting the view to the rear

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 30 May 2009 31,698 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

covers fitted preventing full inspection

offside door mirror slightly damaged but not seriously affecting the view to the rear

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,566 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 31,566 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,702 miles

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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WF05 VBO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WF05 VBO, 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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WF05 VBO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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