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LD05 ZFM

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,288 mi
Last recorded165,288 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ZFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 165,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 165,288 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Macpherson strut insecure Nearside front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 164,669 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 164,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 150,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 150,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 139,676 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 106,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 106,495 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 93,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s drop link top joint boot split

slight play o/s part of steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s drop link top joint boot split

slight play o/s part of steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 88,133 miles

Both lower swivel gaiters split.

Centre row middle seat missing.

Child seat fitted to o/s centre seat.

N/s/r off rear seat missing.

Oil leak from sump area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2009 88,133 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/r off rear seat missing.

Both lower swivel gaiters split.

Centre row middle seat missing.

Child seat fitted to o/s centre seat.

Oil leak from sump area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,033 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both front tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

Nearside rear wheel slight brake bind

Screen chipped

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,691 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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LD05 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 LD05 ZFM, 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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LD05 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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