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GJ05 HVK

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,241 mi
Last recorded171,241 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 171,241 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on dash

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

hand brake low effort 17%

Pass 18 Apr 2017 149,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 126,851 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 126,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,300 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 168,411 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,274 miles

EML on

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)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2014 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

EML on

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)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,270 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 109,270 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,613 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 98,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,148 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 78,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,335 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,366 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 HVK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

GJ05 HVK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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