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LB05 XEZ

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,508 mi
Last recorded50,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,508 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 50,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to the offside rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 48,731 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to the offside rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre underinflated.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 45,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,899 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,898 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,882 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,881 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,177 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,560 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Fail 22 Jun 2010 30,560 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,779 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,340 miles

Spare tyre defective

oil on minimum mark

Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

oil on minimum mark

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 XEZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LB05 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

LB05 XEZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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