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GJ05 ZRK

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,214 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 91,214 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,069 miles

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

a.bag warning lamp on

nsr tyre wearing

p.brake lever has travel + os brake reading lower

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,884 miles

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

osr parkebrake lever not returning fully to stop @ caliper

Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,884 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osr parkebrake lever not returning fully to stop @ caliper

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,489 miles

front brakediscs lipped/wearing

osr parkbrake lever not returning fully to stop @ caliper

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,555 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to wear edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,884 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,444 miles

parkbrake lever heading towards end of travel

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,037 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge and nail in tread

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 ZRK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

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

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