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FP05 UWG

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,585 mi
Last recorded108,585 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,740 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,215 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,791 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,671 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,070 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 62,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,433 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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FP05 UWG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 FP05 UWG, 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 FP05 UWG registered?

FP05 UWG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is FP05 UWG safe to buy?

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