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FSU 917

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,738 mi
Last recorded117,738 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 917
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 117,738 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,998 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 85,998 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,142 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking around tread and sidewall also damage to the sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn badly on edges but no cords showing

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 77,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking around tread and sidewall also damage to the sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn badly on edges but no cords showing

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,729 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,935 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 58,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both rear seats covered in,belts not checked.

drivers wiper split at ends.

nearside rear tyre has stepped tread depth pattern.

offside rear door damaged.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,409 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both rear seats covered in,belts not checked.

drivers wiper split at ends.

nearside rear tyre has stepped tread depth pattern.

offside rear door damaged.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,789 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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FSU 917 is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FSU 917, 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 FSU 917 registered?

FSU 917 is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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