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GP05 UFD

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,414 mi
Last recorded155,414 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 155,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 152,784 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 149,112 miles

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

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

Offside brake pad wear wire broken

Fail 8 Sep 2023 149,109 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 8 Sep 2022 144,668 miles

Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Fail 8 Sep 2022 144,668 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 2 Sep 2021 140,962 miles

Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Offside Rear sliding door difficult to close

spare wheel mechanism insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,176 miles

OSR door difficult to close

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 136,176 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSR door difficult to close

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 130,352 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 130,330 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 123,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,530 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 109,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,259 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2015 100,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,926 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 79,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,204 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o. s.f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,223 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 54,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n.s.r tyre perished and cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2010 42,603 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,603 miles

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,649 miles

damp around both steering rack gaiters

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,563 miles

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

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 UFD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 UFD, 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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GP05 UFD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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