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CE56 WRC

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,294 mi
Last recorded131,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 WRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 131,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 127,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 127,911 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow affecting readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 123,892 miles

front link pin dust covers perished

Pass 16 Dec 2017 118,302 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 118,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,987 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge + on limit

Fail 10 Dec 2016 113,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald inner edge + on limit

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,745 miles

long hand brake travel and efficiency only just met

nearside rear wheel starting to bind on

rear number plate lose

Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,099 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 98,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,074 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 91,074 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,164 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 84,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,899 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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CE56 WRC is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,509 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 CE56 WRC, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE56 WRC registered?

CE56 WRC is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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