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LV05 DXU

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,864 mi
Last recorded58,864 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,864 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 42,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise off side front tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,038 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 36,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,423 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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LV05 DXU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LV05 DXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 DXU registered?

LV05 DXU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LV05 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 DXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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