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GJ05 ZRO

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 133,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2019 133,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,903 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 126,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,981 miles

both front brake discs worn

engine warning light on

rear exhaust box corroded

rear seats removed

slight play offside inner steering rack arm

Fail 21 Jan 2016 106,967 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

engine warning light on

rear exhaust box corroded

rear seats removed

slight play offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,000 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 80,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,460 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,608 miles

n/s wiper split

Fail 20 Jan 2012 70,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,440 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 47,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,136 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r door not opening

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,934 miles

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

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

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

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 ZRO is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

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

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