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NV05 DVT

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,373 mi
Last recorded81,373 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 DVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,373 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,154 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,284 miles

Oil leak

offside wiper weak

Fail 15 Dec 2009 26,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside wiper weak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,869 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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NV05 DVT is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV05 DVT, 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 NV05 DVT registered?

NV05 DVT is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is NV05 DVT safe to buy?

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