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GJ05 PXB

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 125,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slight corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 119,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,266 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

boot seats not checked

Fail 20 Sep 2017 110,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

boot seats not checked

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake poor but met limits

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,950 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 102,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,240 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,972 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 85,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,547 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,547 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,720 miles

l/h/r second side lamp not working

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,790 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,789 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,764 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,078 miles

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

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

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 PXB is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GJ05 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

GJ05 PXB is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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