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LB55 GLF

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,922 mi
Last recorded95,922 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 GLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,922 miles

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

advise exhaust centre pipe rubber mount missing.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,918 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed aged cracked. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise exhaust centre pipe rubber mount missing.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall badly cracked and weak,tread depth 3mm/2mm,recommend renewal now. (4.1.E.1)

rear seat row removed,two centre seats covered with paving blocks,unchecked.

spare wheel found flat/punctured ? in boot.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall badly cracked and weak,tread depth 3mm/2mm,recommend renewal now. (4.1.E.1)

rear seat row removed,two centre seats covered with paving blocks,unchecked.

spare wheel found flat/punctured ? in boot.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty bottle refilled/retested-blown fuse renewed and retested. (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,971 miles

Rear row seats and centre row centre seats removed at time of mot testing.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 80,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear row seats and centre row centre seats removed at time of mot testing.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,188 miles

Both front brake discs very badly worn with lipped edges-recommend renewal now,along with new brake pads.

Both rear row seats removed so seats and seatbelts unchecked.Monitor reported worn tyres for renewal.

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,188 miles

Both front brake discs very badly worn with lipped edges-recommend renewal now,along with new brake pads.

Both rear row seats removed so seats and seatbelts unchecked.Monitor reported worn tyres for renewal.

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 53,032 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs badly lipped/recommend wheels removing and discs measured.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 53,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs badly lipped/recommend wheels removing and discs measured.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,053 miles

both rear row seats removed unable to check seat belt operations/security.

front brake imbalance poor readings 340/400.both discs badly worn/lipped edges.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear row seats removed unable to check seat belt operations/security.

front brake imbalance poor readings 340/400.both discs badly worn/lipped edges.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 33,909 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,909 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 24,631 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GLF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LB55 GLF, 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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LB55 GLF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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