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GJ55 WNC

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,175 mi
Last recorded85,175 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 85,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 85,175 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 77,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and lipped

no rear seats fitted at time of test unable to check operation of rear seat belts

Pass 5 May 2011 67,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,162 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 WNC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC registered?

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

Is GJ55 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 WNC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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