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LF05 YOW

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 93,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhasut silencer is deteriorated > secure and no leak at present <

Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,372 miles

Rear exhasut silencer is deteriorated > secure and no leak at present <

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,144 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,921 miles

Various oil leaks and seeps

Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre is unevenly worn, age perished and cracks forming on outer side wall.

Various oil leaks and seeps

Fail 21 Feb 2012 66,489 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on the outer edge

Steering wheel display faulty

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,489 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Offside front tyre worn low on the outer edge

Steering wheel display faulty

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,321 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,972 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,334 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2009 34,334 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,937 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Whell trims fitted to vehicle

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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

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LF05 YOW is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LF05 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

LF05 YOW is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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