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GL05 NUW

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,704 mi
Last recorded91,704 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,704 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with under shield

Fail 9 May 2023 91,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak/corrosion hole on mounting point just behind main silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak/split on joiner sleeve between centre and tailpipe sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror secured in place by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn off on inside and outside edges of tyre and wearing low in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 nearside rear position lamps not working(upper lamp) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens repair tape fitted in place of missing lens - but no white light visible (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn off on inside and outside edges of tyre and wearing low in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to off side centre row seat ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight seepage of fluid from power steering reservoir or pipework in that area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking starting in between tread blocks on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both steering track rod end dust covers starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 82,312 miles

Both Front Shocks Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper Damaged Slightly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 81,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear x2 ()

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

brake fluid appears discoloured

Fail 16 Jun 2021 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear x2 ()

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

brake fluid appears discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 80,843 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Hand brake (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 79,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,135 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 76,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,254 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,254 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,028 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,812 miles

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 NUW is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

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

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