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LY55 GDU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,149 mi
Last recorded90,149 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,149 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,141 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded / deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,366 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 67,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 59,116 miles

O/S/F steering arm has slight play in ball joint

O/s/R tyre perished/cracking in sidewall

Fail 21 May 2012 59,116 miles

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

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

O/S/F steering arm has slight play in ball joint

O/s/R tyre perished/cracking in sidewall

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,456 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 48,453 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,341 miles

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

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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LY55 GDU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY55 GDU, 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 LY55 GDU registered?

LY55 GDU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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