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WR05 YVV

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,586 mi
Last recorded97,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,586 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,814 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,752 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,811 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 38,383 miles

Advise n/s/f lower ball joint has some play.

Advise o/s/r seatbelt slow to return.

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,383 miles

Advise n/s/f lower ball joint has some play.

Advise o/s/r seatbelt slow to return.

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,915 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 YVV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

WR05 YVV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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