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SD55 LHA

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,967 mi
Last recorded177,967 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 177,967 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 177,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 163,075 miles

coolant leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 162,766 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure bolt loose (6.6.1)

coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,354 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 104,309 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,161 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,718 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Nov 2008 22,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,882 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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SD55 LHA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD55 LHA, 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 SD55 LHA registered?

SD55 LHA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SD55 LHA safe to buy?

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