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GV55 GJK

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,087 mi
Last recorded86,087 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,384 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2025 81,365 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Fail 12 Jan 2024 75,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,348 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 66,348 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,832 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,792 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,713 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight 3/4 wear getting down

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,850 miles

air bag light tape up

Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,269 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 3/4 wear getting down

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,973 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge and perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,441 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

rear brake pads look low through road wheels

slight play in o/s steeringrack drumstick

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,441 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

rear brake pads look low through road wheels

slight play in o/s steeringrack drumstick

Fail 15 Dec 2011 44,751 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres slight wear

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,751 miles

both rear tyres slight wear

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,770 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,313 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 36,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,380 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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GV55 GJK is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GV55 GJK, 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 GV55 GJK registered?

GV55 GJK is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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