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BG05 ONV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,497 mi
Last recorded43,497 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ONV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,671 miles

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

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 ONV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BG05 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

BG05 ONV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is BG05 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 ONV shows 3 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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