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LG59 BXL

2009 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,301 mi
Last recorded196,301 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 BXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 196,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 184,133 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated bare wires on brake wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel acre lining lose

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 173,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear/rear ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 163,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre middle and all rear rear ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 163,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre middle and all rear rear ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 152,279 miles

Both front Tyres wearing on edges

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear, rear. ()

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both sides middle outer (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,245 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 138,245 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)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 117,564 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,029 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut(cords not exposed)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut(cords not exposed)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre close to limit,worn heavily on outer edge and perishing

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre close to limit,worn heavily on outer edge and perishing

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

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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LG59 BXL is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG59 BXL, 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 LG59 BXL registered?

LG59 BXL is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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