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BD59 GJF

2009 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,860 mi
Last recorded78,860 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 GJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,860 miles

offside rear reflector cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,860 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear reflector cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 67,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,243 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 53,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

one of n/s rear side light inop

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,254 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 41,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,033 miles

rear/rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2012 29,032 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear/rear seats not fitted at time of test

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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BD59 GJF is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BD59 GJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD59 GJF registered?

BD59 GJF is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is BD59 GJF safe to buy?

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