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SP05 LFU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,509 mi
Last recorded147,509 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 147,509 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 147,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 133,122 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 126,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 126,529 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 120,219 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2008 120,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SP05 LFU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP05 LFU, 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 SP05 LFU registered?

SP05 LFU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SP05 LFU safe to buy?

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