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LY05 SVE

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,233 mi
Last recorded124,233 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,233 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 115,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,208 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,267 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2010 64,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,397 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 SVE is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY05 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

LY05 SVE is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 SVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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