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HJ55 WNY

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,481 mi
Last recorded125,481 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 125,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 118,157 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 118,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,192 miles

LH reverse light not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

LH reverse light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,109 miles

rear silencer corroding and breaking up inside (rattles)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 101,109 miles

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

rear silencer corroding and breaking up inside (rattles)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,826 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,248 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tailbox vibrates

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,110 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,087 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,114 miles

front brake pads appear to becoming low

nearside rear tyre near wear bars

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,926 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,288 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 36,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,237 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 WNY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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