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HT05 JMV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

271,501 mi
Last recorded271,501 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 271,501 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2012 271,084 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2011 253,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

freeplay within steering system

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

Pass 14 Jun 2010 235,931 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Fail 4 Jun 2010 235,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 17 Jun 2009 206,234 miles

accident damage to nearside front wing mirror

exhaust system rusty

fuel tank strapes rusty

offside rear tyre getting low on tread and nail in it

Pass 23 Jun 2008 166,549 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread early replacment advised

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake pads worn low

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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HT05 JMV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT05 JMV, 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 HT05 JMV registered?

HT05 JMV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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