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LC59 TLV

2009 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,327 mi
Last recorded161,327 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 TLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 161,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front under tray fitted, limiting view

rear seats not fitted

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

front under tray fitted, limiting view

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s hand brake performance low,, recommend check

rear seats removed

Fail 6 Nov 2017 143,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

front under tray fitted, limiting view

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s hand brake performance low,, recommend check

parking brake performance only just meets MOT min requirement,, recommend check

rear seats removed

spare wheel loose

Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Nov 2016 127,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,747 miles

Far N/S/R seat belt could not be fully tested due to removal of the seat and clasp.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,925 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Nov 2014 95,925 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,364 miles

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

Vehicle wet when tested.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,364 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Vehicle wet when tested.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,891 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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LC59 TLV is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,810 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 LC59 TLV, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC59 TLV registered?

LC59 TLV is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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