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KW05 FCM

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 116,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,103 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 112,103 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,629 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,795 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,543 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,719 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,979 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 38,646 miles

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

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

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 FCM is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FCM, 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 KW05 FCM registered?

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

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