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AO05 FPZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,798 mi
Last recorded140,798 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 140,798 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 140,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 126,449 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 126,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,452 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside mirrolr glass slightly cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2011 110,452 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside mirrolr glass slightly cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,078 miles

N/S/R rear seatbelt frayed

O/S Mirror glass cracked

O/S/R Centre seatbelt frayed

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,257 miles

WIPERS SPLIT.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,327 miles

PLEASE NOTE UNABLE TO CHECK ALL SEAT BELTS DUE TO SEATS MISSING

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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AO05 FPZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AO05 FPZ, 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 AO05 FPZ registered?

AO05 FPZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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