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LV55 EHM

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,111 mi
Last recorded128,111 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 EHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 124,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 124,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 108,633 miles

discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 89,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,676 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,676 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,798 miles

Near side rear tyre wall slightly cut.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,679 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,411 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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LV55 EHM is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LV55 EHM, 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 LV55 EHM registered?

LV55 EHM is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is LV55 EHM safe to buy?

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