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BG05 HBK

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,488 mi
Last recorded89,488 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,488 miles

Brake pad warning light on the dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer treads on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre both edges slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,488 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad warning light on the dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer treads on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre both edges slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2016 73,267 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 73,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint the ball joint gaiter boots are also deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 62,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,188 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 57,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 51,884 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 45,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,993 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,676 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BG05 HBK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue 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 BG05 HBK, 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 BG05 HBK registered?

BG05 HBK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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