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RX05 LYH

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,610 mi
Last recorded169,610 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 LYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 169,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 169,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2017 160,156 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake just met minium req

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 153,196 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 147,638 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 131,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 114,075 miles

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

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2012 100,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 100,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,685 miles

exhaust rear box holed and blowing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 85,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rear box holed and blowing

Pass 14 May 2010 70,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,491 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 41,491 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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RX05 LYH is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RX05 LYH, 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 RX05 LYH registered?

RX05 LYH is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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