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LC05 NWS

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,356 mi
Last recorded99,356 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 NWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,356 miles

both front tyres on inside edge

engine light on pre 2008

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 99,739 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s bulb in wrong (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres on inside edge

engine light on pre 2008

exhaust outer casing

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,109 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,109 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,736 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,117 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,480 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,811 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,844 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 40,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,854 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,854 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 22,696 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 22,696 miles

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

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

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

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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LC05 NWS is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LC05 NWS, 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 LC05 NWS registered?

LC05 NWS is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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