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GK55 VPL

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,009 mi
Last recorded58,009 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,758 miles

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

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

front discs worn!

Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,651 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,666 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 30,666 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VPL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 GK55 VPL, 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 GK55 VPL registered?

GK55 VPL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is GK55 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 VPL 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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