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BV05 NVG

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,199 mi
Last recorded145,199 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 145,199 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box outer casing corroded

both head lamps flickering slighty require attention soon

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

hand brake has slight side to side movement

nearside number plate light dim

oil leak around engine

Pass 17 Feb 2012 135,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 127,609 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 127,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,269 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 122,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,980 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 NVG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVG, 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 NVG registered?

BV05 NVG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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