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BV05 KXS

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 138,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,282 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear caliper lever for parkbrake cable bent

Fail 3 Sep 2019 136,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear caliper lever for parkbrake cable bent

Pass 6 Sep 2018 132,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,908 miles

EML ON

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 124,908 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,894 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2015 108,990 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,905 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,672 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 97,672 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,331 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 89,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,359 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,243 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,206 miles

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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BV05 KXS is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV05 KXS, 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 BV05 KXS registered?

BV05 KXS is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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