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GJ05 YSO

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

133,077 mi
Last recorded133,077 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,077 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 133,077 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,642 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 112,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,635 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,786 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

vehicle struggled through emissions test, advise fuel treatment

Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,280 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 68,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,971 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,689 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,689 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 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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GJ05 YSO is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 April 2005.

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