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GF05 ZWD

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 143,397 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 141,686 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 141,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 141,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,950 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,652 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,652 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,093 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertray loose

Fail 18 Jun 2012 74,093 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertray loose

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,562 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front wiper blades are slightly split

offside rear upper position lamp not working

slight fuel seepage unable to locate faulty component

Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front wiper blades are slightly split

offside rear upper position lamp not working

slight fuel seepage unable to locate faulty component

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,031 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,031 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,402 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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