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FP55 VFZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,799 mi
Last recorded66,799 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,799 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 66,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,754 miles

rear silencer rusty but not blowing

Fail 20 Nov 2015 58,199 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear fog light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear fog light (1.4.A.2h)

rear silencer rusty but not blowing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,745 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,739 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,877 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 22,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

indicators flashing fast intermitantly

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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FP55 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP55 VFZ, 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 FP55 VFZ registered?

FP55 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is FP55 VFZ safe to buy?

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