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GL55 DFC

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,747 mi
Last recorded137,747 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 137,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 137,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,073 miles

Exhaust system rear box deteriorating

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle damaged but still can be opened alternative mins (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 113,070 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system rear box deteriorating

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle damaged but still can be opened alternative mins (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 98,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,859 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,521 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,521 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,081 miles

Rear seats not in vehicle unable to test seat belts and catches etc at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,523 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,019 miles

vehicle presented with furthermost rear seats stowed,seat belts not fully checked.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,905 miles

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

spare wheel loose

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,260 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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GL55 DFC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL55 DFC, 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 GL55 DFC registered?

GL55 DFC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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