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LV05 TWG

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,205 mi
Last recorded149,205 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 149,205 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 149,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 127,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 127,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,312 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 111,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 24 Feb 2010 34,242 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,020 miles

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

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 TWG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

LV05 TWG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is LV05 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 TWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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