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LB05 SYX

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,684 miles

centre seats centre seat belt not checked seat back wont go into upright position

engine oil level is on min

no valid road tax displayed

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,427 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 25,427 miles

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

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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LB05 SYX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LB05 SYX, 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 LB05 SYX registered?

LB05 SYX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LB05 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 SYX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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