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LB05 YJJ

2005 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,857 mi
Last recorded58,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,857 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,560 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake dics worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake dics worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,982 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,643 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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LB05 YJJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YJJ, 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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LB05 YJJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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