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GF55 UFP

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,635 mi
Last recorded128,635 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,535 miles

Front exhaust rusty & repaired

Nearside & Offside front tyres edges worn

Nearside front front link-bar ball joints

Play in rack

Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front exhaust section rusty and repaired

Fail 29 Sep 2016 116,213 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front exhaust section rusty and repaired

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,633 miles

Engine light on

Nearside rear tyre edges worn

Play in rack

Fail 14 Oct 2015 108,622 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)

Engine light on

Nearside rear tyre edges worn

Play in rack

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,465 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

screw in nearside rear tyre and metal in offside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,638 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

rear most seats foolded away

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,628 miles

Engine light on

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,239 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,599 miles

Additional rear seats not fitted at time of test

Centre seat of centre row has a slow retracting belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside seat of centre row has a slow retracting seat belt

Noise from steering rack on full left hand lock

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front wiper smears slightly

Slight play in offside inner track rod joint

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,410 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

supplimentry rear seats not fitted at time of test. seat belt anchors not tested

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,747 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 UFP is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UFP, 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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GF55 UFP is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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