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DK05 GVT

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 GVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,905 miles

Front Tyres badly worn all edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass slight damage (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyres showing all edges waring

Spare flat

Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,898 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Front Tyres badly worn all edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass slight damage (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyres showing all edges waring

Spare flat

Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,547 miles

split wiper blade

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,939 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

back box deteriorated

front reg plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,410 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 39,410 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 28,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,467 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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DK05 GVT is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK05 GVT, 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 DK05 GVT registered?

DK05 GVT is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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