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HY05 ZTU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,040 mi
Last recorded151,040 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 151,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (215/60/16) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 151,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (215/60/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 138,612 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 138,609 miles

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

front brakes on limit of imbalance

slight play osf drop link

Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 115,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,881 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 90,881 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,804 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,918 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,458 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,458 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,196 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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HY05 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTU, 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 HY05 ZTU registered?

HY05 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is HY05 ZTU safe to buy?

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