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HV55 TTU

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,187 mi
Last recorded73,187 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 TTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 73,187 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear seats not fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,187 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear seats not fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,283 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,400 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 TTU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV55 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

HV55 TTU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is HV55 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 TTU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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