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MM54 LZR

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,144 mi
Last recorded112,144 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 LZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 112,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working upper (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front sub frame corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,031 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,348 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,348 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,218 miles

exhaust mid mount snapped but system still secure

n/s/rear tyre showing slight scuffs ti sidewall

o/s/front lower ball joint boot has a small split and joint showing slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,122 miles

n/s/rear tyre showing wall cracks and scuffs

o/s/front lower ball joint boot split

Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre showing wall cracks and scuffs

o/s/front lower ball joint boot split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,552 miles

n/s/rear seat belt is slow to retract

o/s/front lower ball joint boot has a very small hole in it

o/s/front steering arm has very slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,558 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,282 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 35,282 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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MM54 LZR is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MM54 LZR, 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 MM54 LZR registered?

MM54 LZR is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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