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GJ05 HLU

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,064 mi
Last recorded102,064 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,064 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 102,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise - replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 99,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise - replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,319 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 95,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 92,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,586 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 87,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,260 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,330 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 82,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,499 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,800 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,130 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,873 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2009 47,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,319 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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GJ05 HLU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HLU, 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 GJ05 HLU registered?

GJ05 HLU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 HLU shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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