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GJ05 DHL

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,952 mi
Last recorded56,952 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre rubber perished

back folding seats not accessible

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,305 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,457 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 48,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,352 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 43,352 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,370 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 40,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,077 miles

rear third row seats not fitted seat belts not testable but thay are damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2008 23,077 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear third row seats not fitted seat belts not testable but thay are damaged

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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GJ05 DHL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ05 DHL, 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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GJ05 DHL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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