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LC55 XYF

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,796 mi
Last recorded171,796 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 XYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 171,796 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Spare tyre defective in very poor condition ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 171,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Spare tyre defective in very poor condition ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 168,802 miles

Add blue level displaying low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Knocking noise heard when driving vehicle from front suspension, unable to fine play in suspension components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle steady arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 165,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 160,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 160,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 155,664 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 147,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 141,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 136,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 131,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 May 2016 131,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 May 2015 126,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

middle row of seats , 3 x child seats fitted . !!!

rear set of seat missing .

Pass 29 May 2014 121,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats d/s and p/s outer rear fitted .

very rear set of seats missing at time of test .

Fail 27 May 2014 121,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats d/s and p/s outer rear fitted .

very rear set of seats missing at time of test .

Fail 8 May 2013 113,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 106,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 May 2012 106,825 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,471 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 99,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,455 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 95,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,054 miles

Fuel cap trim missing

NS 1/4 trim missing

Rear silencer corroded

Tyres: NSF 3mm OSF 3mm NSR 3mm OSR 3mm Size: 215/60R16

Fail 25 Nov 2009 84,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap trim missing

NS 1/4 trim missing

Rear silencer corroded

Tyres: NSF 3mm OSF 3mm NSR 3mm OSR 3mm Size: 215/60R16

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,151 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LC55 XYF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LC55 XYF, 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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LC55 XYF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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