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FG05 KVD

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,769 mi
Last recorded121,769 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 121,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slice to N/S/F tyre sidewall but no cords showing

Spare tyre on 2mm

Fail 28 Mar 2011 121,769 miles

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

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

Handbrake requires adjustment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs lipped

Slice to N/S/F tyre sidewall but no cords showing

Spare tyre on 2mm

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 114,276 miles

front brake imbalance high 22%, maximum 25%.

offside front wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack tie-rod

Pass 31 Mar 2009 105,675 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 105,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,343 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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FG05 KVD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FG05 KVD, 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 FG05 KVD registered?

FG05 KVD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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