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SP05 LLJ

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,935 mi
Last recorded138,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 138,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 129,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 129,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,251 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 127,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,316 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 113,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 107,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 96,300 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint slight lift

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,645 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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SP05 LLJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SP05 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

SP05 LLJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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