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WR05 GJG

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,576 mi
Last recorded117,576 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 GJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,576 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Aug 2018 117,576 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

spare wheel missing

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,911 miles

Near side mirror damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Segments out on high level brake lamp

Fail 23 Aug 2017 109,910 miles

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

Near side mirror damaged

Off side parking brake effort low

Segments out on high level brake lamp

Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Near side mirror damaged

Off side parking brake effort low

Segments out on high level brake lamp

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,809 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ALL REAR SEAT POSITIONS, UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

ENGINE UNDER TRAY DAMAGED AND INSECURE

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

O/S/F LOWER DROP LINK GAITER GAITER INSECURE BUT PREVENTING DIRT ENTRY

SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER AIR INTAKE DAMAGED

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs worn

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs worn

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,016 miles

front discs worn

lower covers fitted

rear exhausts corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,828 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 43,828 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing both inner and outer edges

o/s/f wiper blade is split

Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,309 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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WR05 GJG is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR05 GJG, 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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WR05 GJG is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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