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FH05 JNV

2005 Citroen C8

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,221 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,201 miles

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

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 64,201 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position Won't open (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,809 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 55,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,810 miles

Back box slightly blowing and started to deteriorate.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,564 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,146 miles

Oil leak

fuel rail been repaired

Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel rail been repaired

Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,460 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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FH05 JNV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH05 JNV, 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 FH05 JNV registered?

FH05 JNV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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