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GF55 EVU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,449 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,371 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,883 miles

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 7 Oct 2009 37,705 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 37,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,366 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 29,366 miles

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

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

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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GF55 EVU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF55 EVU, 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

How do I check the history of GF55 EVU?

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What year was GF55 EVU registered?

GF55 EVU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 EVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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