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GF05 WNS

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,559 mi
Last recorded117,559 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 WNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,225 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 105,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 101,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 101,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 96,815 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 96,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2016 92,656 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 84,600 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread shoulder.

Pass 13 May 2014 79,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 79,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 69,275 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 69,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,042 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 58,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2011 49,232 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,912 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,911 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,004 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 WNS is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WNS, 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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GF05 WNS is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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