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LD55 VYL

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

233,030 mi
Last recorded233,030 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2012 233,030 miles

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

brake disc front and rear all warn

Pass 10 May 2012 211,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 187,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 131,248 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,576 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,060 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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LD55 VYL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LD55 VYL, 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 LD55 VYL registered?

LD55 VYL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LD55 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 VYL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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