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GF59 MYT

2009 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

230,246 mi
Last recorded230,246 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 MYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 230,246 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 230,242 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 221,537 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 214,478 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 214,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 207,934 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 202,554 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 202,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 196,340 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 190,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight scoring to screen

Fail 31 Dec 2019 190,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

slight scoring to screen

Pass 4 Jul 2019 181,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

scoring to screen advise replacement

Pass 21 Dec 2018 166,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 155,039 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 155,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 143,455 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 143,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 130,840 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 130,840 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,303 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,198 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 87,198 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 74,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MYT is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MYT, 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 MYT registered?

GF59 MYT is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is GF59 MYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 MYT shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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