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LB55 NWU

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,592 mi
Last recorded83,592 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,592 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2020 80,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 80,944 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,748 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded!

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,314 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,172 miles

high front brake imbalance

Fail 23 Feb 2015 56,172 miles

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

high front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,985 miles

high front brake imbalance

Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,985 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges and tread worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,819 miles

brake pad warning wires broken n/s front

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,819 miles

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

brake pad warning wires broken n/s front

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,866 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,866 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,603 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,412 miles

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

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 17,159 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 NWU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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