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KG55 ZLV

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,399 mi
Last recorded93,399 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 ZLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,399 miles

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

engine missfire

Pass 15 May 2014 86,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 73,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs heavily corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs heavily corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,680 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corroded on inner face

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,237 miles

both rear tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,771 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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KG55 ZLV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KG55 ZLV, 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 KG55 ZLV registered?

KG55 ZLV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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