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HV55 PHU

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,817 mi
Last recorded38,817 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,033 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 28,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,907 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,975 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,768 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,415 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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HV55 PHU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HV55 PHU, 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 HV55 PHU registered?

HV55 PHU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is HV55 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 PHU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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