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FM05 JLO

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,274 mi
Last recorded62,274 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,274 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 622,754 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,236 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,200 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,198 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 48,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,962 miles

exhaust blowing on joint after cat

Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blowing on joint after cat

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JLO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM05 JLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 JLO registered?

FM05 JLO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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