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WR05 YVZ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,048 mi
Last recorded130,048 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,048 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 130,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,802 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,103 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,329 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,871 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 94,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s parking brake has lower effort than n/s, but meets pas requirements.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,670 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 67,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,031 miles

o/s handbrake down on effort

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 YVZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR05 YVZ registered?

WR05 YVZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is WR05 YVZ safe to buy?

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