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LV55 GZG

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,881 mi
Last recorded47,881 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,494 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 46,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,379 miles

advise n/s front tyre needs replacement in near future. front pads and disc warn close to legal limit may need replacement in near future.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,301 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,301 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,615 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,064 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,176 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 GZG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

LV55 GZG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LV55 GZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 GZG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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