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KC05 SVV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,032 mi
Last recorded102,032 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,031 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2012 86,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 69,653 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,653 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,244 miles

no rear seats in car

rear discs worn

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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KC05 SVV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KC05 SVV, 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 KC05 SVV registered?

KC05 SVV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is KC05 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC05 SVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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