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LG09 CAX

2009 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,795 mi
Last recorded143,795 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 140,350 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant pipe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 140,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant pipe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 133,172 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 126,079 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 126,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 119,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 119,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged over axle (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2021 112,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged chafed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot floor ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre excessively worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre excessively scuffed/grooved on outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and slightly chafed/damaged (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot floor ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,275 miles

Rear in luggage area seat not fitted ,seat belt not checked.

unable to identify the condition of DPF due to split type manufacturer designe.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 106,260 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear in luggage area seat not fitted ,seat belt not checked.

unable to identify the condition of DPF due to split type manufacturer designe.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,975 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch excessively tight (3.1 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 100,948 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Signs of welding/tampering (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch excessively tight (3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,976 miles

both rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,337 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,342 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,342 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,238 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LG09 CAX is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,810 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 LG09 CAX, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG09 CAX registered?

LG09 CAX is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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