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KB05 LGU

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,852 mi
Last recorded170,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 170,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 147,750 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 147,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 131,039 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,959 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 117,959 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light is on

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,528 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,023 miles

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

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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KB05 LGU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KB05 LGU, 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 KB05 LGU registered?

KB05 LGU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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