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GX05 OTU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,710 mi
Last recorded63,710 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,710 miles

front brake discs corroded and wearing thin

offside rear upper position lamp not working

rear exhaust system poor condition and rattling

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,883 miles

diesel particualte filter rattling

Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,883 miles

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

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

diesel particualte filter rattling

wipers poor clearing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,219 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,642 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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GX05 OTU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX05 OTU, 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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How do I check the history of GX05 OTU?

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What year was GX05 OTU registered?

GX05 OTU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is GX05 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 OTU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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