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HG55 TPU

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,433 mi
Last recorded92,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 TPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat in stored position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mount broken

engine under cover insecure

rear exhaust corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

slight movement in nearside mirror

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure 3rd row (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat in stored position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mount broken

engine under cover insecure

rear exhaust corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

slight movement in nearside mirror

Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,627 miles

Centre second row seat not fitted at time of test

Front registration plate damaged

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside third row seat in stord position at time of test

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 87,627 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre second row seat not fitted at time of test

Front registration plate damaged

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside third row seat in stord position at time of test

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 83,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,181 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 53,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 33,655 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 TPU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

HG55 TPU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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