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LF05 NBM

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,148 mi
Last recorded151,148 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 151,148 miles

front springs corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 151,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front springs corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 146,841 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 146,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded/worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2021 143,115 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

radiator weaping

Fail 15 Nov 2021 143,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

radiator weaping

Pass 3 Dec 2020 135,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 128,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Lense Damaged But Not Showing White Light To The Rear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Exhaust Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,294 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 112,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,223 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 98,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,508 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 86,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,765 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,475 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,455 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 43,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,922 miles

3rd row seats not checked as in stowed position and customers belongings present.

osf wiper blade split but cleaning screen ok.

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on outer edge no cord visible as of yet.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,478 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,328 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear seat missing can not check seat belt

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear seat belts slow in retraction,but we cannot fully assess without all rear seats fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,328 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,885 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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LF05 NBM is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LF05 NBM, 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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LF05 NBM is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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