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GF55 RUR

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,626 mi
Last recorded81,626 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 81,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2018 81,626 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2017 71,939 miles

centre exhaust box baffles rattling

Fail 20 May 2017 71,939 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust box baffles rattling

Pass 21 May 2016 62,307 miles

Offside Rear rear exhaust knocking on o/s/r spring

Pass 12 May 2015 52,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 42,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,714 miles

all rear seats removed

Pass 25 May 2012 29,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,419 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 23,929 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2010 23,927 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front tyre just on legal limit

spare tyre defective cords showing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,143 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,143 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,796 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers blades

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 RUR is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RUR, 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 GF55 RUR registered?

GF55 RUR is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is GF55 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 RUR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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