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GL59 EUA

2009 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,969 mi
Last recorded109,969 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 EUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,969 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only 1 seat fitted to rear ()

Spare tyre defective ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,969 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only 1 seat fitted to rear ()

Spare tyre defective ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer shoulder scrubbing and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear brakes not in view to assess wear

rear seats missing when presented, unable to fully test seat belts

spare tyre flat and close to limit on outer tread

Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer shoulder scrubbing and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear brakes not in view to assess wear

rear exhaust shield insecure

rear seats missing when presented, unable to fully test seat belts

spare tyre flat and close to limit on outer tread

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,763 miles

rear belts not checked

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,056 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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GL59 EUA is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,810 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 GL59 EUA, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL59 EUA registered?

GL59 EUA is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is GL59 EUA safe to buy?

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