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GL55 DFD

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 112,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 105,285 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 105,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 97,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,862 miles

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

offside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,679 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 46,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked and also, showing signs of wear on outer surface

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 DFD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

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

Is GL55 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 DFD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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