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LF54 GBV

2005 Citroen C8

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,741 mi
Last recorded58,741 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,741 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,404 miles

Front both streeing arms slight play in a ball joint

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,524 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 47,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sharp edge on door

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsf anti roll bar linkage dust sheilds loose

osf tyre wall deteriorated and tyre is wearing low on outer edge but the tyre is stepped

osr tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsf anti roll bar linkage dust sheilds loose

osf tyre wall deteriorated and tyre is wearing low on outer edge but the tyre is stepped

osr tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 27,231 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 27,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 22,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag tell tale on

Fail 20 May 2009 22,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag tell tale on

Pass 27 May 2008 15,643 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 15,641 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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LF54 GBV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF54 GBV, 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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LF54 GBV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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