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GL05 TAV

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,313 mi
Last recorded113,313 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 113,313 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 113,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,648 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 97,648 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,734 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER BODY SILL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT STEADY BAR BOLT MISSING INNER WING

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE OUTER BODY SILL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT STEADY BAR BOLT MISSING INNER WING

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,619 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 68,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 62,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 62,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,010 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 36,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,473 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 TAV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

GL05 TAV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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