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GL54 XBU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 107,591 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount is corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Several small chips to windscreen.

Fail 8 May 2015 107,591 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mount is corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Several small chips to windscreen.

Pass 1 May 2014 93,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 83,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,790 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 57,744 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 57,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,910 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 45,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,873 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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GL54 XBU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL54 XBU, 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 GL54 XBU registered?

GL54 XBU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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