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GL59 EUK

2009 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 EUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 99,530 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 99,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre row of seats have slow seat belt retracting mechanisms.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,003 miles

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

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

centre row seat belts, retracting mechanism is weak

Fail 23 Oct 2020 73,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre row seat belts, retracting mechanism is weak

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers poor

Fail 27 Oct 2018 59,854 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers poor

Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 47,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,307 miles

child seats fitted

rear seats missing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 38,274 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

child seats fitted

rear seats missing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 22,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Nov 2012 18,428 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 EUK is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

GL59 EUK is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is GL59 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 EUK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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