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FG55 RVP

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,033 mi
Last recorded94,033 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,288 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wipers poor

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (215/60/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wipers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,553 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,662 miles

EML on dash

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,273 miles

EML on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,646 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,752 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,060 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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FG55 RVP is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG55 RVP, 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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FG55 RVP is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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