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GV55 XRS

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,524 mi
Last recorded72,524 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XRS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,524 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 72,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp adrift. (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,685 miles

exhaust rusty.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 65,681 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rusty.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,769 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,504 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 20,501 miles

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

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

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 XRS is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 XRS registered?

GV55 XRS is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GV55 XRS safe to buy?

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