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FB05 JHV

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,529 mi
Last recorded141,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 141,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,713 miles

Front brakes uneven

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment knocking (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 134,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres very badly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,021 miles

1>black paint/seal coating under the vehicle and on brake pipes2>oil leak3>brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 124,020 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

1>black pait/seal coating under the vehicle and on brake pipes2>oil leak3>brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,613 miles

BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS SLIGHT PLAY

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 115,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 99,156 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 95,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 195,634 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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FB05 JHV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB05 JHV, 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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FB05 JHV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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