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AK05 GGV

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,691 mi
Last recorded51,691 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,691 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,963 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish slightly on side walls

Fail 25 Mar 2011 48,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish slightly on side walls

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 43,881 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AK05 GGV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK05 GGV, 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 AK05 GGV registered?

AK05 GGV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is AK05 GGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 GGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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