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HJ55 LSU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,226 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,020 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt SEATS 3, 4,5,6,7 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt SEATS 3, 4,5,6,7 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,321 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,531 miles

both rear upper sidelight bulbs inop

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,801 miles

both rear upper sidelight bulbs inop

power steering pinion damp

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,352 miles

both rear seat belts slow to retract

fuel tank support bracket corroding

nearside front washer jet partiually blocked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,939 miles

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

n/s wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,463 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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HJ55 LSU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ55 LSU, 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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HJ55 LSU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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