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GL59 EUM

2009 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,369 mi
Last recorded60,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 EUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,369 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2021 60,369 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,676 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 53,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 38,498 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer side wall.

Rear wiper blade worn.

under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Jan 2019 38,498 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder . ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer side wall.

Rear wiper blade worn.

under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 31,970 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 26,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 21,531 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2015 21,529 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

n/s rear tyre perished

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 16,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 10,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 8,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

towbar ball fixing bolts to short and nyloc nuts not 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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GL59 EUM is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GL59 EUM, 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 EUM registered?

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

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