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GF59 DHX

2009 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,833 mi
Last recorded80,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 DHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,833 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 80,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,813 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD. ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 74,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear OUTER LENS BROKEN. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD. ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,414 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 65,865 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT,CAN NOT SEE CLEARLY AS UNDER TRAY FITTED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 64,443 miles

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGES.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 0N OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Dec 2018 64,443 miles

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGES.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 0N OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 57,645 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 57,645 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,197 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split in half (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,477 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED.

UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Fail 19 Dec 2015 46,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT IN HALF (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED.

UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 2 Jan 2014 27,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 27,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 15,844 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 15,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GF59 DHX is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GF59 DHX, 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 GF59 DHX registered?

GF59 DHX is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is GF59 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 DHX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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