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GV05 MVR

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,345 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2015 60,874 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,500 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 49,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,185 miles

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

near side rear tyre side wall perished

ner side front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,801 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,166 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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GV05 MVR is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV05 MVR, 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 GV05 MVR registered?

GV05 MVR is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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