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LL05 LEJ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,872 mi
Last recorded66,872 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 LEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,548 miles

Central Rear Both rear boot seats missing, unable to test adult belts x2

Nearside Inner central seat missing, unable to test adult seat belt

Nearside Outer seat missing, unable to test adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has run on flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Both rear boot seats missing, unable to test adult belts x2

Nearside Inner central seat missing, unable to test adult seat belt

Nearside Outer seat missing, unable to test adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has run on flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,489 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear brake pads low/not below limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,799 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,127 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,677 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 37,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,581 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,023 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 33,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,263 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2013 30,263 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,489 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 14,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LL05 LEJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LL05 LEJ, 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 LL05 LEJ registered?

LL05 LEJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LL05 LEJ safe to buy?

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