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LC05 UKH

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 119,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,136 miles

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing boot seats missing ()

power steering rack has slight leak

Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing boot seats missing ()

power steering rack has slight leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,421 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 99,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Sep 2015 91,084 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,080 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,277 miles

OVERDUE SERVICE BY 36600 MILES

cat exhaust has temp repair

offside front steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,223 miles

exhaust center mount repaired with wire

ns mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,223 miles

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

exhaust center mount repaired with wire

ns mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,145 miles

exhaust wired up

ns mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,639 miles

exhaust rear box poor condition

front discs worn

fuel filter damp and smells of diesel

ns mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,483 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 29,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,073 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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LC05 UKH is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LC05 UKH, 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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LC05 UKH is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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