MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKE (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side NEARSIDE (1.4.1 (a))
Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak REAR OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
coolant ex tank cap missing
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
coolant ex tank cap missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
offside rear tyre slightly distorted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
offside rear tyre slightly distorted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
vehicle struggled through emissions test, advise fuel treatment
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
vehicle struggled through emissions test, advise fuel treatment
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level close to minimum
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level close to minimum
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ05 YSO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?
GJ05 YSO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 April 2005.
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