CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ05 ZSF

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,315 mi
Last recorded97,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,315 miles

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,169 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2016 96,165 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s and o/s (1.7.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,752 miles

3rd rown seats folded flat

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,070 miles

3rd row seats are folded away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both 3rd row seat belts are slow top retract

both front tyres are on 3mm tread

front number plate is slightly damaged

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

3rd row seats are folded away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both 3rd row seat belts are slow top retract

both front tyres are on 3mm tread

front number plate is slightly damaged

near/side/rear upper side light is not working

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer tatty

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,243 miles

Exhaust backbox beginning to corrode

Slight amount of freeplay in n/s lower arm balljoint

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,213 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,404 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 63,402 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,939 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,203 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 36,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ05 ZSF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ05 ZSF?

You can check the full history of GJ05 ZSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ05 ZSF registered?

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

Is GJ05 ZSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 ZSF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ05 ZSF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ05 ZSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.