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WR05 GLF

2005 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 GLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,625 miles

coolant staining around water pump area.

engine light on.

exhaust system corroded.

rear heater coolant pipe damp.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 99,625 miles

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

coolant staining around water pump area.

exhaust system corroded.

rear heater coolant pipe damp.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,160 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 96,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,332 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,553 miles

E.M light on

Reverse lights in op

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,553 miles

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

E.M light on

Reverse lights in op

Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 82,171 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,882 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,176 miles

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

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

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 GLF is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GLF, 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 WR05 GLF registered?

WR05 GLF is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is WR05 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 GLF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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