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GL05 ZDP

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 133,842 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 May 2018 128,768 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear road wheel buckled

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated and scrubbing inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Rear brake discs worn

child seats fitted to rear rear aisle and rear center aisle nearside and center seats

engine oil leak from gearbox end of sump/behind flywheel

oil/fuel around fuel pump area

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,100 miles

offside rear handbrake may require attention

Fail 13 Apr 2017 124,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release requires attention

offside rear handbrake may require attention

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,798 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar link damaged gaiter

Fail 18 Mar 2016 114,798 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front anti roll bar link damaged gaiter

Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,090 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 104,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,443 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 88,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,981 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2012 82,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside 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)

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

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2012 82,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside 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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre not in good condition

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,067 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side front brake warning light cable unattached and partly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NO 3RD ROW SEATS FITTED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 72,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NO 3RD ROW SEATS FITTED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,178 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 40,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,451 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 ZDP is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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