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GL55 DFG

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,800 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 120,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour emissions test - VOID (7.4.B.4)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 115,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 115,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,865 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 108,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 96,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,394 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 64,394 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,412 miles

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

undertray fitted

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 DFG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL55 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

GL55 DFG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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