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GP05 GXN

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,069 mi
Last recorded75,069 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,069 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,306 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,302 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge, offside rear tyre is cracking in tread and on sidewall, exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge, offside rear tyre is cracking in tread and on sidewall, exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,164 miles

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

three childs seat fitted unable to check seat belts

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2011 50,477 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,424 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 28,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,738 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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GP05 GXN is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,164 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 GP05 GXN, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP05 GXN registered?

GP05 GXN is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is GP05 GXN safe to buy?

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