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OV05 JLX

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,748 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,170 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,733 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 83,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,971 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,267 miles

Offside door mirror baseplate damaged and broken apart

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,905 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,082 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,082 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,253 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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OV05 JLX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 OV05 JLX, 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 OV05 JLX registered?

OV05 JLX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is OV05 JLX safe to buy?

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