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HK05 LFL

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,969 mi
Last recorded26,969 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 LFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,969 miles

both front brake flexy hose ferulescorroded

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight bind n/s/f brake

suspension components corroded but

Pass 21 Dec 2015 254,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 24,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,520 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,297 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2012 22,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,834 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,280 miles

front brakes have judder

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,419 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,599 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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HK05 LFL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HK05 LFL, 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 HK05 LFL registered?

HK05 LFL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is HK05 LFL safe to buy?

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