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KK05 NFG

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,730 mi
Last recorded171,730 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 NFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 171,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 171,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 158,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 157,535 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 157,535 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 156,803 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light n/w

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s weak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 156,800 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened seek advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front daytime running light n/w

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 152,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 152,064 miles

Fuel pipe insecure under floor front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 142,281 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 131,004 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,296 miles

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

emits blue smoke on run down

Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 87,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,780 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 75,780 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,630 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,152 miles

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

Offside 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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KK05 NFG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KK05 NFG, 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 KK05 NFG registered?

KK05 NFG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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