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GJ05 YST

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,740 mi
Last recorded138,740 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 138,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 138,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,849 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 125,126 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 124,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2009 102,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,391 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 87,499 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,153 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,923 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 59,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,468 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 YST is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

GJ05 YST is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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