CarVerify

Free Car Check

NG05 GKC

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 GKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,547 miles

exhaust centre hanger broken

slight weep from nsf shock absorber

Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting snapped

front brake discs heavily worn

no engine oil recored on dipstick

rear exhaust silencer damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting snapped

front brake discs heavily worn

no engine oil recored on dipstick

rear exhaust silencer damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 52,761 miles

both rear seat belts not tested

n/s rear side light inop

Fail 4 Apr 2009 52,761 miles

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

both rear seat belts not tested

n/s rear side light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,400 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 38,840 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NG05 GKC is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NG05 GKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NG05 GKC?

You can check the full history of NG05 GKC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NG05 GKC registered?

NG05 GKC is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is NG05 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 GKC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NG05 GKC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NG05 GKC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.