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GF59 FGZ

2009 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,738 mi
Last recorded133,738 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 133,738 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 133,738 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,483 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats in boot area missing ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,122 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 112,120 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,704 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 95,704 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,712 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seats ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seats ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,338 miles

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

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

coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 51,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,955 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 44,955 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,054 miles

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

o/s/r hand brake level not fully releasing

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 FGZ 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 63.2%.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

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

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