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HX05 XFL

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 84,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,211 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

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

all four tyres perished

damage to offside rear door

damage to offside rear wing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,785 miles

damage to offside rear door

damage to offside rear wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,754 miles

offside rear door has damage

unable to fully test nearside 3rd row seat and belt (seat not fitted)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

offside rear door has damage

unable to fully test nearside 3rd row seat and belt (seat not fitted)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 67,577 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,926 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 62,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,297 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,580 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,452 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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HX05 XFL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HX05 XFL, 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 HX05 XFL registered?

HX05 XFL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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