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LB55 LSL

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,452 mi
Last recorded121,452 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 LSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,452 miles

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

front windscreen scratched but not effecting drivers view

o/s/r caliper slightly sticking

Fail 13 Jun 2014 121,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front windscreen scratched but not effecting drivers view

o/s/r caliper slightly sticking

Pass 10 May 2013 112,176 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 112,176 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 92,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 84,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,666 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,005 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r upper sidelight inoperative

Fail 6 Nov 2009 77,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,824 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 LSL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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