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GJ05 ZSL

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,750 mi
Last recorded67,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,352 miles

2 Rear Seats Removed

Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,352 miles

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

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

2 Rear Seats Removed

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,988 miles

All Rear Seats Removed

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

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

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 ZSL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

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

Is GJ05 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 ZSL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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