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KG55 LZU

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,917 mi
Last recorded125,917 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 LZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 125,917 miles

E.M.L ontravel h/brake

Pass 11 Dec 2012 195,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 195,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 117,248 miles

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

front offside tyre starting to crack

rear discs starting to corrode

slight play in the rack

Fail 8 Dec 2011 117,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front offside tyre starting to crack

rear discs starting to corrode

slight play in the rack

Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,567 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 112,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 106,822 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 101,657 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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KG55 LZU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KG55 LZU, 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 KG55 LZU registered?

KG55 LZU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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