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GL59 KNJ

2009 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 97,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,063 miles

All rear seat belts not checked due to missing seats.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear seats missing at time of test.

Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rows rear seats missing ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to pit inner face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to pit inner face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,688 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test center mid and third row seats missing ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 60,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,147 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,323 miles

only three passenger seats at time of test limiting seat belt checks

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,379 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 31,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 23,370 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,059 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 KNJ is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

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

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