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GF05 ZVZ

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,277 mi
Last recorded109,277 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,687 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,870 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 40,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 32,150 miles

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

Rear 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 ZVZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

GF05 ZVZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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