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HY55 ZTU

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,390 mi
Last recorded129,390 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ZTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 129,390 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 129,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 122,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,989 miles

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

both front disc's worn and corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 112,983 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front disc's worn and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 105,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 95,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,270 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 81,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,610 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 2,163 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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HY55 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HY55 ZTU registered?

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

Is HY55 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 ZTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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