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LN05 ZSZ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,219 mi
Last recorded66,219 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,219 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 66,219 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear on edges

rear wiper blade U/S

Fail 19 Feb 2014 62,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lip on front discs

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lip on front discs

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,960 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,148 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 57,145 miles

Offside 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)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,638 miles

Both front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Both front windscreen wipers in poor condition

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,102 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Nearside front tyre wearing low on its outer edge

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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LN05 ZSZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LN05 ZSZ, 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 LN05 ZSZ registered?

LN05 ZSZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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