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LX05 ABV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,016 mi
Last recorded97,016 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ABV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,016 miles

Nearside Outer sill dented

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 97,016 miles

Nearside Outer sill dented

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 95,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,563 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,563 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 81,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,696 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,696 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,752 miles

Exhaust is rotten but not blowing.

Hand brake travel is on the limit.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,727 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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LX05 ABV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX05 ABV, 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 LX05 ABV registered?

LX05 ABV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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