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GF09 XSG

2009 Citroen C8

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,213 mi
Last recorded167,213 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 XSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 167,213 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 156,495 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 156,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 142,653 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 142,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 142,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 131,200 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 131,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 111,324 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting on centre box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 111,324 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting on centre box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 101,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre flat/damaged

Fail 24 May 2018 101,594 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre flat/damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 88,392 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake pads 75/80% worn

Fail 12 May 2017 88,392 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake pads 75/80% worn

Pass 27 May 2016 77,549 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 67,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 55,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2013 43,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 35,072 miles

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

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

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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GF09 XSG is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF09 XSG, 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.

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What year was GF09 XSG registered?

GF09 XSG is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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