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GD05 HDA

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,390 mi
Last recorded64,390 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,738 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded no leaks at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,737 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded no leaks at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,001 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn low

Fail 1 Aug 2011 51,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,879 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,196 miles

small cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2009 37,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,252 miles

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

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 HDA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD05 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

GD05 HDA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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