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GJ05 XDG

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,606 mi
Last recorded46,606 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside body slightly damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,606 miles

Offside body slightly damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,880 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 XDG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

GJ05 XDG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GJ05 XDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 XDG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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