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KC55 TLZ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,910 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,057 miles

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

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,245 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,793 miles

both front tyres scrubbing out at outer treads.needs tracking

both rear tyres cracking in side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 22,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing out at outer treads.needs tracking

both rear tyres cracking in side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2009

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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KC55 TLZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver 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 KC55 TLZ, 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 KC55 TLZ registered?

KC55 TLZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KC55 TLZ safe to buy?

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