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GK09 THX

2009 Citroen C8

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 THX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,152 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,192 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass secured using tape ()

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake minimum efficiency requirements only just met, system may need adjustment or repair

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass secured using tape ()

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,927 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 70,730 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,516 miles

Parking brake requirements just met

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

Parking brake warning lamp doesn't illuminate

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,729 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

park brake Waring lamp does not illuminate when engaged

parking brake minimum requirement just met

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,517 miles

minimum parking brake requirement just met 16%

Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,629 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer brackett has corroded and snapped , but system is still adequately supported .

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,629 miles

centre exhaust silencer brackett has corroded and snapped , but system is still adequately supported .

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,284 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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GK09 THX is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK09 THX, 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 GK09 THX registered?

GK09 THX is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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