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FL05 RFX

2005 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,717 mi
Last recorded79,717 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 RFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 68,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 42,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2014 40,529 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 38,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,152 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall.

Pass 4 May 2010 34,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,890 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,548 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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FL05 RFX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL05 RFX, 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 FL05 RFX registered?

FL05 RFX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is FL05 RFX safe to buy?

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