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GV54 OUA

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,212 mi
Last recorded66,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,212 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,154 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre depths getting low

brake pedal rubber missing

chip in windscreen

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2012 57,884 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2012 57,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2011 50,418 miles

front drop links worn

Pass 9 May 2009 36,183 miles

ADVISE; Front wiper blades worn & split.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 25,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,123 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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GV54 OUA is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GV54 OUA, 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 GV54 OUA registered?

GV54 OUA is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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