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GF55 TJX

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,458 mi
Last recorded101,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 TJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,458 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,423 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,484 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,477 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,119 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 48,108 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,054 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,680 miles

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 TJX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF55 TJX, 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

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What year was GF55 TJX registered?

GF55 TJX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is GF55 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 TJX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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