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LX55 TKD

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,516 mi
Last recorded62,516 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 TKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 62,516 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

various oil leaks engine area's

Pass 28 May 2016 55,015 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,989 miles

1>both sides at front tyres outer edges getting bold2>front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,528 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tested wet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,097 miles

Advise:o/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

Advise:oil level top up

Advise:slight play o/s/f steering possibly inner tie rod

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise:o/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

Advise:oil level top up

Advise:slight play o/s/f steering possibly inner tie rod

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 35,268 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,026 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 24,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering rack arm has slight movement

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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LX55 TKD 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 75%.

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 LX55 TKD, 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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LX55 TKD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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