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GY05 GYZ

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,081 mi
Last recorded165,081 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 165,081 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 165,081 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 158,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 153,825 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 153,825 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 148,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,228 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 123,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,545 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small crack in o/s part of screen not in swept area.

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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GY05 GYZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY05 GYZ, 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 GY05 GYZ registered?

GY05 GYZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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