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LV05 DXY

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,467 mi
Last recorded157,467 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,467 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 152,174 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 134,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 134,987 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 116,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle peace exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 23 May 2014 116,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle peace exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 15 May 2013 99,706 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 99,706 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 83,657 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 70,946 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 70,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside upper side light out

Pass 26 May 2010 57,385 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 57,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 44,160 miles

Five passenger seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,810 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 DXY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV05 DXY, 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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LV05 DXY is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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