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HS55 FVK

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,922 mi
Last recorded109,922 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,922 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,456 miles

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

nearside rear position lamp up to 50% not functioning

Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

nearside rear position lamp up to 50% not functioning

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,471 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and smooth on outer edge. no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly worn on tread edges

offside rear coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle join (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle join (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,961 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,299 miles

o/s parkbrake efficiency lower than n/s

o/s/r lamp unit damaged slightly

spare tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,299 miles

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

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

both rear upper position lamps n/w

o/s parkbrake efficiency lower than n/s

o/s/r lamp unit damaged slightly

spare tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,700 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,633 miles

off side front wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,506 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,021 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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HS55 FVK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HS55 FVK, 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 HS55 FVK registered?

HS55 FVK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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