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EN05 FJA

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,728 mi
Last recorded102,728 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,728 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,771 miles

front brakes imbalanced

front brakes worn

Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,771 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

front +rear brake pads getting down

front discs worn

o/s/f tyr low tread

under trays

Fail 11 Feb 2011 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under trays

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

front +rear brake pads getting down

front discs worn

o/s/f tyr low tread

Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,450 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,585 miles

third row seat not in car at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,267 miles

N/s/front tyre showing one deep cut, but reaching cord or ply. Keep eye on reported tyre.

Slight play in off/f/track rod radious arm joint.

Third seat row missing, not instaled at present.

Windscree crack in zone A, measured crack lenght 8mm.

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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EN05 FJA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 EN05 FJA, 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 EN05 FJA registered?

EN05 FJA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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