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E519 LYN

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,115 mi
Last recorded97,115 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE519 LYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,115 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 86,458 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,458 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,675 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,765 miles

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

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

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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E519 LYN is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E519 LYN, 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 E519 LYN registered?

E519 LYN is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is E519 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E519 LYN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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