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GL59 KYP

2009 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,733 mi
Last recorded136,733 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 136,733 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 136,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,555 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2013 128,555 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,263 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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 KYP is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL59 KYP registered?

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

Is GL59 KYP safe to buy?

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