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GJ55 WMF

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 97,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing renewal recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing renewal recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 95,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,569 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,938 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 90,938 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,708 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,708 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,832 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,762 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,703 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,661 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 47,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,486 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,328 miles

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 WMF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

GJ55 WMF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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