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HW05 HVV

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,962 mi
Last recorded44,962 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,059 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,965 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 40,865 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 37,473 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 37,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,487 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape. Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on the outside and in the tread

Pass 18 May 2010 30,067 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 26,542 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 May 2008 19,677 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the edge

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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HW05 HVV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW05 HVV, 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 HW05 HVV registered?

HW05 HVV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is HW05 HVV safe to buy?

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