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GL55 EPU

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,802 mi
Last recorded116,802 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 116,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 112,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 112,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,418 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,070 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,834 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,014 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,014 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,914 miles

Front brake discs worn

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 Dec 2011 47,914 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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 6 Jan 2011 40,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,594 miles

gearbox oil leak, advise repair

Fail 2 Jan 2009 26,518 miles

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

gearbox oil leak, advise repair

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 EPU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

GL55 EPU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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