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HJ55 LXH

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,016 mi
Last recorded91,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,913 miles

Offside Front headlight dim/low light output

offside & nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,889 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 Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating upper bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front headlight dim/low light output

offside & nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,584 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,584 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,929 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r upper side lamp inop one of two

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Fail 22 Aug 2014 68,541 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,424 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,347 miles

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

both rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,853 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 LXH is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ55 LXH, 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 LXH is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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