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GJ55 RPV

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,811 mi
Last recorded109,811 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 RPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,811 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 109,811 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,370 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML illuminated

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Offside Front door handle cover insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre mount has snapped

Fail 19 Sep 2017 102,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML illuminated

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Offside Front door handle cover insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre mount has snapped

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,600 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 95,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 90,395 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,409 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 61,409 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,402 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,531 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
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GJ55 RPV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ55 RPV, 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 GJ55 RPV registered?

GJ55 RPV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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