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MT05 HRU

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 85,268 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 85,252 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 80,007 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 80,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,596 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 52,871 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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MT05 HRU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT05 HRU, 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 MT05 HRU registered?

MT05 HRU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is MT05 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 HRU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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