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ML05 GKU

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,901 mi
Last recorded62,901 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 GKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,901 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,296 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,104 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,104 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,804 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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ML05 GKU is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML05 GKU, 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 ML05 GKU registered?

ML05 GKU is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is ML05 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 GKU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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