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LY05 LGN

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,558 mi
Last recorded58,558 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,558 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 56,800 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,646 miles

advise air bag light on

advise front brake discs lipped and pads low

advise hand brake travel high

advise slight inbalance rear brakes

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,025 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 34,025 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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 LGN is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

LY05 LGN is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LY05 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 LGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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