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LB55 EWR

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 EWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 98,451 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 98,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,276 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 94,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 88,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 88,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,856 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,675 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 75,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,618 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,405 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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LB55 EWR is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB55 EWR, 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 LB55 EWR registered?

LB55 EWR is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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