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LV05 DZC

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,190 mi
Last recorded85,190 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,980 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,489 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit and badly perished

rear exhaust box only has 1 rubber supporting

Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,486 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit and badly perished

rear exhaust box only has 1 rubber supporting

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,569 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 78,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2x child seats fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,108 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,417 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,288 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,288 miles

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

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 DZC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZC, 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 LV05 DZC registered?

LV05 DZC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LV05 DZC safe to buy?

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