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GJ55 CMV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 117,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,405 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,981 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 101,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 93,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2014 60,341 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

wet test

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,534 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,904 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

nearside reartyre starting to perish and wear on outter edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,703 miles

Strongly adv, o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edhes and close to legal limit, n/s/r tyre outer wall worn, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, n/s/ door slow to open, Covers over brakes/steering, Engine oil level low.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,628 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs worn, o/s/f tyre worn inside edge, n/s/r tyre outer wall worn, Oil leak, Tracking check, Plastic cover over brakes/steering.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,028 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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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GJ55 CMV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ55 CMV, 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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GJ55 CMV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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