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SC05 HSV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 HSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 89,226 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyres sidewall perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyres sidewall perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,866 miles

track rod has slight play to a balljoint

Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

track rod has slight play to a balljoint

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

oil leak at sump seal

Fail 22 Jun 2011 73,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

oil leak at sump seal

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,557 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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SC05 HSV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC05 HSV, 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 SC05 HSV registered?

SC05 HSV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SC05 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 HSV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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