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KW05 FBF

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,256 mi
Last recorded58,256 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 58,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 32,947 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 27,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 21,650 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 21,634 miles

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

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

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

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 FBF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 KW05 FBF, 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 KW05 FBF registered?

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

Is KW05 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 FBF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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