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KN05 MLV

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,497 mi
Last recorded73,497 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 MLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,497 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,724 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 57,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KN05 MLV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN05 MLV, 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 KN05 MLV registered?

KN05 MLV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is KN05 MLV safe to buy?

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