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LJ08 LVR

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,589 mi
Last recorded124,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 124,589 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,421 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine light on

Fail 19 Jun 2017 116,260 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,761 miles

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,581 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,010 miles

engine light on

n,s,r tyre worn thin on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 79,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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LJ08 LVR is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,760 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 LJ08 LVR, 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 18 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ08 LVR registered?

LJ08 LVR is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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