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GF05 WNV

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,994 mi
Last recorded136,994 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 136,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken red and green (color code) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 5 May 2020 133,387 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 5 May 2020 133,387 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot re clipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

wipers smeary

Pass 21 May 2019 128,551 miles

o/s/r tyre's heavy inner edge wear

oil leaks but not excessive

Fail 26 Apr 2019 128,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resealed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect repositioned bulb (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

o/s/r tyre's low inner edge

Pass 5 May 2018 105,271 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 105,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no noise from motor (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,994 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 86,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 78,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 70,823 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,262 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 52,240 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 47,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,311 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,768 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,157 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 WNV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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