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LR05 MVV

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,010 mi
Last recorded132,010 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 132,010 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 132,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 117,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,689 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 106,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,445 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,890 miles

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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LR05 MVV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR05 MVV, 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 LR05 MVV registered?

LR05 MVV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 MVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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