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KW05 FBE

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,608 mi
Last recorded107,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 107,608 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts/Rears.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

central exhaust metal hanging bracket detached .

third row seats, not fitted..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 20 Nov 2020 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer section.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts/Rears.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer section... (5.2.3 (e))

central exhaust metal hanging bracket detached .

third row seats, not fitted..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,796 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs rusty in places.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs developing wear lips on edges.

headlamp washers not working.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 99,796 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear suspension coil springs rusty in places.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs developing wear lips on edges.

headlamp washers not working.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,413 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 88,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,807 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

EML Light on

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Jul 2016 81,807 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

EML Light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,380 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,141 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken (not inadequetly supported)

childseat fitted to nearside rear, seat belt not fully inspected

Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,141 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken (not inadequetly supported)

childseat fitted to nearside rear, seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,601 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,166 miles

exhaust rear silencer going rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2011 43,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer going rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,734 miles

front near-side roll bar link boot split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,102 miles

near=side anti roll bar link cover/ boot split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,010 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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KW05 FBE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KW05 FBE, 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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KW05 FBE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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