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C55 HBV

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,208 mi
Last recorded95,208 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 HBV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,208 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 94,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and has a hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,802 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

engine has oil leak

Pass 30 May 2017 94,784 miles

Nearside Rear sil starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,600 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipe excessivly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 94,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

fuel pipe excessivly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,404 miles

rear wheel arch,s starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,171 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,132 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 94,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 93,298 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 93,298 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,015 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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C55 HBV is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 82,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C55 HBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 41 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C55 HBV is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C55 HBV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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