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BV05 LPC

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,213 mi
Last recorded126,213 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,067 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,206 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 100,206 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 95,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,650 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,834 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,105 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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BV05 LPC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV05 LPC, 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 BV05 LPC registered?

BV05 LPC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BV05 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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