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J14 LOC

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,356 mi
Last recorded77,356 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 LOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,879 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,291 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 67,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,826 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,422 miles

offside front tyre heavly worn outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox outer skin heavly corroded

offside front tyre low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Dec 2013 59,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox outer skin heavly corroded

offside front tyre heavly worn outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,189 miles

Back box outter skin flaking.

Child seats fitted N/S and O/S center row.

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,901 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,282 miles

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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J14 LOC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J14 LOC, 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 J14 LOC registered?

J14 LOC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is J14 LOC safe to buy?

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