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HN05 HCK

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,995 mi
Last recorded210,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 210,995 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen grazed

Fail 24 Jan 2017 210,930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen grazed

Pass 6 Feb 2016 203,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit [all tyres very worn] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen grazed

Pass 31 Jan 2015 195,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroding

windscreen grazed

Pass 17 Feb 2014 185,350 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroding

windscreen grazed

Fail 14 Feb 2014 185,316 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroding

windscreen grazed

Pass 11 Feb 2013 174,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen grazed

Fail 8 Feb 2013 174,594 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen grazed

Pass 17 Feb 2012 163,352 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2012 163,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 8 Feb 2011 148,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriating and rattling.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 148,029 miles

exhaust deteriating and rattling.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 135,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 135,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 97,960 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play detcted in steering rack at both front wheels

Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,910 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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HN05 HCK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HN05 HCK, 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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HN05 HCK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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