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GF59 FHE

2009 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,944 mi
Last recorded101,944 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 FHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,944 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 101,944 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,273 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 93,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,156 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,776 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,326 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 52,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,894 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,288 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 FHE is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHE, 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

How do I check the history of GF59 FHE?

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What year was GF59 FHE registered?

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

Is GF59 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 FHE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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