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HY55 MMO

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,860 mi
Last recorded103,860 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 MMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,860 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 103,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 95,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,660 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,660 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,836 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear section of section of exhaust getting corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear section of section of exhaust getting corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,131 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer getting corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side centre seat belts slow on return

front brake discs worn and pads low

offside front seat belt slow on return and slight fraying

rear brake pads low

some corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 11 Sep 2012 53,079 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side centre seat belts slow on return

front brake discs worn and pads low

offside front seat belt slow on return and slight fraying

rear brake pads low

some corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,537 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake bsalance on upper limit and noisey

rear bumper damaged

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both side rear tyres starting to perish

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,830 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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HY55 MMO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HY55 MMO, 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 HY55 MMO registered?

HY55 MMO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HY55 MMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 MMO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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