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GX55 LNW

2005 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,116 mi
Last recorded95,116 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,008 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 93,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,884 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 87,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,128 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,405 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 73,405 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,866 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jan 2015 64,866 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

condition of rear wiper blade .

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 52,757 miles

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,399 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 44,399 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 33,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2008 9,977 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 9,977 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GX55 LNW is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GX55 LNW, 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 GX55 LNW registered?

GX55 LNW is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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