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GD05 FDV

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,342 mi
Last recorded130,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 130,342 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 121,433 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 110,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside hand brake slight bind

Fail 19 Jul 2014 110,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside hand brake slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2013 94,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,877 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 82,870 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,126 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 39,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GD05 FDV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD05 FDV, 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 GD05 FDV registered?

GD05 FDV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is GD05 FDV safe to buy?

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