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WR05 YGZ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,231 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,293 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,653 miles

Engine oil sump previously repaired at sump plug.

N/s/f & o/s/f strut top bearings slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 91,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine oil sump repaired.

N/s/f & o/s/f strut top bearings slightly worn / binding.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,660 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,660 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,381 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 YGZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGZ, 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 WR05 YGZ registered?

WR05 YGZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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