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LY05 LMX

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,687 mi
Last recorded109,687 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 LMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,687 miles

4 wheel covers fitted obscuring tester view

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat belts not tested ()

rear brakes just meet requirement

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,907 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 106,907 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. middle row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill been cut (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill been cut (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability spring jumping (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2018 106,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,200 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 101,200 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 94,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,105 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,571 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,571 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,345 miles

3 child seats fitted in rear

both rear tyres perished

eml on

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,994 miles

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

cut nearside rear tyre not to cords

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 LMX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

LY05 LMX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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