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GF59 FGX

2009 Citroen C8

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,317 mi
Last recorded26,317 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 26,317 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light unit broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing middle rear (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint

clutch slipping

Pass 27 Sep 2023 25,527 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 25,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 24,485 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 24,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 22,951 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 22,951 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 21,833 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside wiper beginning to split

Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,753 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 19,734 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat cover covering belt (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

front end damage

Pass 22 Sep 2017 18,335 miles

215/60/16

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Offside Front tyre splitting

n/s headlamp unit loose but secure

Fail 11 Sep 2017 18,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

215/60/16

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Offside Front tyre splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2016 16,644 miles

Nearside Front body damaged

Nearside sill damaged

both front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 10 Sep 2016 16,644 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front body damaged

Nearside sill damaged

both front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,808 miles

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

passenger wiper torn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 14,808 miles

passenger wiper torn

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,075 miles

n/s wiper torn slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2014 13,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s wiper torn slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 10,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,921 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 FGX is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

GF59 FGX is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is GF59 FGX safe to buy?

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