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FG05 UPS

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,803 mi
Last recorded109,803 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UPS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,803 miles

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

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

front numberplate

offside door mirror

Fail 1 Apr 2009 109,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front numberplate

offside door mirror

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,266 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 UPS is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

FG05 UPS is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is FG05 UPS safe to buy?

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