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LR59 GJO

2009 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,054 mi
Last recorded113,054 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear caliper handbrake cable/lever worn/poorly adjusted, not affecting performance

Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,339 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 93,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,479 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,674 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 80,674 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,793 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,457 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,655 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 30,651 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 GJO is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

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

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