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LF05 XAX

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,755 mi
Last recorded94,755 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,755 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,607 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,132 miles

Front and rear brake discs poor condition/worn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 74,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs poor condition/worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,888 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,319 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,996 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 XAX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAX, 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 LF05 XAX registered?

LF05 XAX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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