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LV05 YSB

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,959 mi
Last recorded165,959 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YSB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 165,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 158,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 146,507 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 135,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 130,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,677 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,286 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 YSB is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YSB, 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 YSB registered?

LV05 YSB is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 YSB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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