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GF05 WNY

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,174 mi
Last recorded104,174 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,817 miles

Outer wall of both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced play /wear o.s.f ball joint recommend it to be replaced

Outer wall of both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,514 miles

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

front wipers split

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,691 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,401 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 57,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,541 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,565 miles

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

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 WNY is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 WNY registered?

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

Is GF05 WNY safe to buy?

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