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KX05 ZFZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,979 mi
Last recorded111,979 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 111,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,562 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 104,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,183 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 101,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,866 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

Fail 24 Apr 2017 96,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 3 May 2016 88,539 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 88,539 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,230 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,230 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 2 May 2013 67,456 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

engine light on

Fail 2 May 2013 67,456 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

engine light on

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2012 61,666 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on

front brake pads have aprox 3.000 miles remaining

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,114 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 50,035 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 50,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,527 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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KX05 ZFZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue 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 KX05 ZFZ, 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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KX05 ZFZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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