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GF59 DXW

2009 Citroen C8

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,223 mi
Last recorded131,223 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 DXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 131,223 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,194 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance weak (os 212, ns101)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance weak (os 212, ns101)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,771 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,027 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,868 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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GF59 DXW is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GF59 DXW, 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 GF59 DXW registered?

GF59 DXW is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is GF59 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 DXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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