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FM05 CVY

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,011 mi
Last recorded109,011 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 CVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,011 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,992 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 106,741 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 106,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,874 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,874 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 94,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 94,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,350 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 79,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,755 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,391 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 41,928 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 41,928 miles

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

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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FM05 CVY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM05 CVY, 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 FM05 CVY registered?

FM05 CVY is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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