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HJ05 NJZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,497 mi
Last recorded204,497 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 204,497 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 204,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 176,203 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 176,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 145,633 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 145,633 miles

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

near/side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,616 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,516 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 61,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,109 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,607 miles

front number plate is damaged

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Mar 2009 48,607 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate is damaged

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,395 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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HJ05 NJZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ05 NJZ, 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 HJ05 NJZ registered?

HJ05 NJZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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