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HY05 HTC

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,367 mi
Last recorded128,367 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,367 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 128,367 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,299 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side centre seat belts slow on return

front brake balance on upper limit

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 116,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side centre seat belts slow on return

front brake balance on upper limit

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,200 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side centre seat belts slow on return

front brake balance on upper limit

offside handbrake weak in operation

some corrosion in front brake discs

some corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside wiper blade starting to split

some corrosion in front brake discs

some wear in rear brake discs and pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,250 miles

Exhaust down pipe bolt rattling/loose

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,724 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,724 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear seat belts slow on return and centre belt sticking

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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HY05 HTC 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 70%.

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 HY05 HTC, 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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HY05 HTC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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