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GF05 WHD

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 WHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

o/s rear lamp lens incomplete

play in steering rack arm

under-tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 84,767 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP BODY DAMAGED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 May 2010 70,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 70,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 55,170 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 55,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front headlamp mounting broken,washer fluid leaking

Pass 2 May 2008 40,565 miles

nearside front headlamp mounting broken,washer fluid leaking

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 WHD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

GF05 WHD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is GF05 WHD safe to buy?

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