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LD05 FMJ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,118 mi
Last recorded119,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,118 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid-rear section mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe inner/outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe inner/outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,361 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 106,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,713 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,313 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,085 miles

accident damaged vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside rear upper side light inop

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,557 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 56,554 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,775 miles

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

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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LD05 FMJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD05 FMJ, 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 LD05 FMJ registered?

LD05 FMJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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