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LR59 GJK

2009 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,717 mi
Last recorded90,717 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,717 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,855 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2024 87,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 Both sides heavily worn on edges, advised to have replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has slight reverse travel

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,004 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Covers & shield fitted

Offside Front Outer c v boot has grass leak from clip

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 75,671 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,976 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,370 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 15 Sep 2017 63,298 miles

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,661 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 47,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads appear low

Fail 11 Sep 2014 37,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,389 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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LR59 GJK is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,810 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 LR59 GJK, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR59 GJK registered?

LR59 GJK is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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