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BG05 KYO

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,225 mi
Last recorded80,225 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,225 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,964 miles

all seat belts slow to retract

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all seat belts slow to retract

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,858 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 62,858 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 50,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

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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BG05 KYO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG05 KYO, 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 BG05 KYO registered?

BG05 KYO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 KYO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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