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LV05 OTN

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 OTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,425 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre row centre seat folded adult belt not tested

rear row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,856 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 33,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,223 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

small cut across o/s/r tyre tread-not deep enough to reach the cord

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 OTN is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

LV05 OTN is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LV05 OTN safe to buy?

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