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GL05 ZYW

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,228 mi
Last recorded129,228 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 129,228 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 129,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 118,873 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot & park slightly low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount pulled off rear box & blowing slightly but still secure enough (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,941 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 112,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mount broken , needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking where mount fractured off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,936 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded near rear suspension mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,424 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,433 miles

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

front subframe starting to corrode

impact damage to front crossmember

Fail 28 Sep 2016 74,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front subframe starting to corrode

impact damage to front crossmember

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,909 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 73,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,897 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (both sections ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front half of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( rear half) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 68,226 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,285 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 55,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,234 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre damaged but no cords showing

Fail 9 Jul 2012 50,199 miles

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

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

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre damaged but no cords showing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated

slight diesel leak from fuel filter housing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated

slight diesel leak from fuel filter housing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,566 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyres are wearing the outer edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,449 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 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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