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LV05 DZD

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,639 mi
Last recorded121,639 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,639 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 121,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 108,397 miles

all tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer deterating

Fail 27 Apr 2015 104,262 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer deterating

Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 97,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,090 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,842 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s wing mirror broke but secure

o/s/r tyre has slight nick on outer side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,857 miles

one of two side lights not working on o/s/r

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,798 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 DZD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DZD, 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 DZD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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