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GP05 VOD

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,546 mi
Last recorded137,546 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,546 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 137,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 132,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 129,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 125,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f o/s/r tyres showing slight wear on insides

Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,588 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 119,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 119,073 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 109,454 miles

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

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

vehicle presented with rear row seats missing. o/s/f tyre 2mm on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,454 miles

vehicle presented with rear row seats missing. o/s/f tyre 2mm on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,434 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 101,410 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre ON legan tread depth minimum of 1.6mm

Offside rear side position lamp additional light inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side front headlamp image on dipp

rear tyres shoulders running off

slight restriction on off side rear brake cable or lever strongly advised

strongly advised off side rear brake binding slight

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,330 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 70,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VOD is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GP05 VOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP05 VOD registered?

GP05 VOD is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is GP05 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 VOD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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