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LG05 VKK

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,654 mi
Last recorded101,654 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,838 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,024 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,971 miles

see advise sheet number 927890443060

Fail 9 Feb 2013 65,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bolt loose on exhaust front pipe (spring joint)

front brake disc poor on inner face

off side hand brake effort getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,741 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2011 60,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,930 miles

Both rear exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,930 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated.

Engine misfire.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,146 miles

Front N/S Anti-Roll Bar link upper gaitor not secure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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LG05 VKK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG05 VKK, 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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LG05 VKK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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