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GF55 THN

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 119,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,724 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

o/s headlamp comes on with sidelamps. rectify asap.

transmission: park selector not working. rectify asap for safety reasons.

Fail 21 Nov 2019 98,530 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip comes on instead of sidelamp. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

transmission: park selector not working. rectify asap for safety reasons.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,324 miles

n/s/f dip not working as running lamp. n/s/f fog not working.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 82,324 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f dip not working as running lamp. n/s/f fog not working.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,066 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 78,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,355 miles

Centre middle row seat not fitted

Nearside Front tyre tread is getting low just over 3.00mm

Nearside Outer middle row seat belt not tested due to child seat in place

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 49,165 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

middle part of exhaust insecure but exhaust is still supported

Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 45,222 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,920 miles

Engine coolant pipe rubbing on drive shaft

Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,920 miles

Engine coolant pipe rubbing on drive shaft

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,287 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,794 miles

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

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 THN is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF55 THN, 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 THN registered?

GF55 THN is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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