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WR05 LGE

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,157 mi
Last recorded174,157 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 LGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 174,157 miles

headlamp washers defective

slight flickering on headlamps dipped beam

Pass 24 Nov 2020 167,075 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 167,071 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 160,015 miles

nearside headlamp cleaning device provides insufficient water

nearside headlamp partially insecure

slight flickering to headlamp dip beams

Fail 3 May 2019 160,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside headlamp cleaning device provides insufficient water

nearside headlamp partially insecure

slight flickering to headlamp dip beams

Pass 15 May 2018 150,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

headlamp wash system deteriorated

suspect engine pulley/bearing worn

Pass 19 May 2017 139,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing sign of overheating (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolent leak from pipe to heater unit under car

rear panhard rod bushes deteriated

Fail 12 May 2017 139,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken away on rear axle (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav and stickers (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing sign of overheating (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolent leak from pipe to heater unit under car

rear panhard rod bushes deteriated

Pass 4 May 2016 129,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 123,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 May 2015 123,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 May 2014 116,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 106,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rusted on inside faces

Fail 17 May 2013 106,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rusted on inside faces

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 90,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,385 miles

all of exhaust heavly corroding

both rear seatbelts in boot slow to recoil

damage to front number plate

front brake disc's look worn

offside front tyre on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre has uneven tread

Fail 3 May 2011 75,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all of exhaust heavly corroding

both rear seatbelts in boot slow to recoil

damage to front number plate

front brake disc's look worn

nearside rear brake disc look worn

offside front tyre on 2mm of tread

offside rear handbrake performance low

offside rear tyre has uneven tread

surface rust on offside rear brake disc

Pass 7 May 2010 61,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2010 61,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 46,143 miles

engine under tray fitted

offside wiper blade split

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer starting to rust

Fail 28 May 2008 33,442 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 33,442 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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WR05 LGE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR05 LGE, 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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WR05 LGE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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