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HY54 XYX

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,263 mi
Last recorded99,263 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,263 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 99,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 93,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,904 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres worn uneven

park brake not locking offside rear wheel during roller brake test

Fail 22 Nov 2011 84,904 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres worn uneven

park brake not locking offside rear wheel during roller brake test

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,407 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 70,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 70,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,212 miles

both front + rear brake discs worn/lipped.

both front wiper blades slightly split.

o/s pad low warning wire not connected.

rear wiper blade split + washer not working.

service light on.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,212 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front + rear brake discs worn/lipped.

both front wiper blades slightly split.

o/s pad low warning wire not connected.

rear wiper blade split + washer not working.

service light on.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,649 miles

damage to tail gate,bumpers scuffed.

engine tray damaged.

o/s/r light lens cracked,but complete.

three seats removed at time of test.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 48,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to tail gate,bumpers scuffed.

engine tray damaged.

o/s/r light lens cracked,but complete.

three seats removed at time of test.

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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HY54 XYX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HY54 XYX, 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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HY54 XYX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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