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LJ55 OAY

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,649 mi
Last recorded160,649 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 160,649 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 140,106 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 140,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 116,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,376 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,736 miles

Near side rear tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 34 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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LJ55 OAY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ55 OAY, 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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What year was LJ55 OAY registered?

LJ55 OAY is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LJ55 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 OAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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