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HG55 HLU

2005 Citroen C8

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 HLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,025 miles

front inner brake pads look low

ofside front tyre wearing edges

slight movement nearside stering rack arm

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,608 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,736 miles

one led light out on the high level brake lamp

Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

one led light out on the high level brake lamp

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,655 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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HG55 HLU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HG55 HLU, 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 HG55 HLU registered?

HG55 HLU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is HG55 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 HLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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