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CF55 LVJ

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 LVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 159,890 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER RUSTING

RAD LEEKING BY BOTTOM HOSE

Fail 21 Jan 2017 159,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER RUSTING

RAD LEEKING BY BOTTOM HOSE

Pass 23 Jan 2016 157,685 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 157,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 152,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 144,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 130,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front sock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 130,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front sock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 111,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 92,214 miles

Oil leak

n/s/ mirror unsecure

Fail 20 Jan 2011 92,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/ mirror unsecure

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,443 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,815 miles

offside rear tyre small cut in wall

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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CF55 LVJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CF55 LVJ, 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 CF55 LVJ registered?

CF55 LVJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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