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DV54 LFA

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,426 mi
Last recorded60,426 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 LFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,426 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,670 miles

Rear exhaust has a broken bracket but still adequately supported

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,595 miles

advice rear exhaust silencer corrostion on cover surround

Fail 3 Jan 2011 43,559 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

advice rear exhaust silencer corrostion on cover surround

Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,110 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,736 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,353 miles

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

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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DV54 LFA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV54 LFA, 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 DV54 LFA registered?

DV54 LFA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is DV54 LFA safe to buy?

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