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GU05 SWF

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,544 mi
Last recorded229,544 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2012 229,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 207,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre depth low on inner edge

offside front tyre depth getting low on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 19 Feb 2010 178,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade split

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

Pass 10 Mar 2009 145,966 miles

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test, not able to test seat belt buckles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertray fitted

spare wheel loose but not able to fall out

Pass 14 Mar 2008 115,869 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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GU05 SWF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU05 SWF, 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 GU05 SWF registered?

GU05 SWF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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