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GK55 YXM

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 99,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 90,514 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,525 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inside edge

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,357 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inside edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,457 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,151 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 70,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,144 miles

rear two seats not fitted seat belts not cheked

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 48,294 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded to excess

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,535 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,535 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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 YXM is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel 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 YXM, 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 YXM is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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