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GL05 CVD

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,663 miles

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

Sml oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,929 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 51,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,567 miles

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

os and ns rear pads and disks getting low

Fail 22 Jun 2009 40,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

os and ns rear pads and disks getting low

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,828 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

front brake discs badly worn and scored

front brake pads wearing low

high front brake inbalance

minor exhaust blow from pipe going to rear silencer

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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GL05 CVD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL05 CVD, 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 GL05 CVD registered?

GL05 CVD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GL05 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 CVD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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