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HJ55 WZE

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,371 miles

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

Front engine covers top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,239 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 126,239 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 122,910 miles

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

engine covers fitted.

tow bar fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,603 miles

Advise exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,654 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 76,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 45,335 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 32,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,250 miles

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

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

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 WZE 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 73.3%.

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

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