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GR55 BOJ

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,309 mi
Last recorded138,309 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 BOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,309 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil and anti freeze leak

Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,309 miles

oil and anti freeze leak

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 132,619 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 132,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,806 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 129,806 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,836 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 120,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 113,117 miles

crack at botom of windscreen but not in view

oil leak

slight play in osf inner arm

Fail 13 Feb 2018 113,117 miles

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

crack at botom of windscreen but not in view

oil leak

slight play in osf inner arm

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,282 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 107,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 102,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,648 miles

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)

centra and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,257 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre loose. Not insecure.

rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,876 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 40,031 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 40,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,623 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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GR55 BOJ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GR55 BOJ, 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 GR55 BOJ registered?

GR55 BOJ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is GR55 BOJ safe to buy?

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