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LY05 VCU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,294 mi
Last recorded74,294 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 74,294 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 74,294 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,178 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,418 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,775 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,775 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,557 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 VCU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 VCU registered?

LY05 VCU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is LY05 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 VCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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