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GK55 VKU

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 127,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 127,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Malfunction idicator light on

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 119,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,929 miles

Slight brake bind osf brake

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 104,929 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight brake bind osf brake

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,497 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 91,497 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,668 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2013 78,668 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,635 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,180 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,851 miles

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

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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GK55 VKU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK55 VKU, 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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GK55 VKU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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