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LY05 GXL

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,810 mi
Last recorded98,810 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 GXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,809 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine fuel leak suspect filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray insecure but unlikely to become detached

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,715 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,806 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 76,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,867 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,472 miles

N/S/F tyre worn at outer edge.

Rear-most pair of seats not fitted,visual check of seat belts only.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,290 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 57,778 miles

Near side rear tyre "aged"/"cracked" sidewalls & nail in tread.(size,215/65/15. 96H )

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear row of seats not fitted, visual check of seat-belts only.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,778 miles

Near side rear tyre "aged"/"cracked" sidewalls & nail in tread.(size,215/65/15. 96H )

Rear row of seats not fitted, visual check of seat-belts only.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,151 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 47,536 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 47,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 36,308 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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LY05 GXL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY05 GXL, 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 LY05 GXL registered?

LY05 GXL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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