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GY05 XPL

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

26,851 mi
Last recorded26,851 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2007 26,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,757 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 81,757 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 14,066 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

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 XPL is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

GY05 XPL is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is GY05 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 XPL shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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