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GF05 JFK

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 JFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 155,488 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 155,488 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 147,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 147,234 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,675 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 136,675 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,218 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 115,344 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 115,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,554 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 105,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,895 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 96,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,633 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,947 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 78,944 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,376 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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GF05 JFK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GF05 JFK, 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 GF05 JFK registered?

GF05 JFK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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