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GL05 FKC

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,240 mi
Last recorded183,240 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 183,240 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 170,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 167,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 167,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 158,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 156,285 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 156,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 146,187 miles

Rear seats not deployed

Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 124,127 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perrished around bead. Recommend replacement asap[

Front brake discs look worn

Fail 24 Jun 2015 124,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked/perrished around bead. Recommend replacement asap[

Front brake discs look worn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 102,210 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,652 miles

tested with o/s/r and both rear seats removed

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,854 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,854 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 FKC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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