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HK05 OWC

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 OWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,057 miles

Coolant leak from water pump ()

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

Nearside Rear door ad outer sill damaged

engine man light on

Fail 18 Dec 2017 109,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak from water pump ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear door ad outer sill damaged

engine man light on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,151 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os ns front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 102,149 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os ns front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,061 miles

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

baffles rattling in exhaust centre box

Fail 17 Dec 2015 91,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

baffles rattling in exhaust centre box

Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,695 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 80,672 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 75,049 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,091 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 45,559 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 40,649 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,921 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 OWC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK05 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

HK05 OWC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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