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LV05 VGJ

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,664 mi
Last recorded73,664 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,664 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 73,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,872 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,149 miles

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)

front tyres maybe low squeek when applied

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,313 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 32,313 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

offside steering rack play

Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,239 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VGJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

LV05 VGJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is LV05 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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