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LX05 AEZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,750 mi
Last recorded77,750 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

part worn tyres fitted

rear exhaust hanger close to coil spring

spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 77,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust hanger close to coil spring

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover insecure

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,128 miles

vibration on exhaust

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

vibration on exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,198 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight wear on outer edge on both front tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,343 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 AEZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

LX05 AEZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is LX05 AEZ safe to buy?

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