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CE56 YGK

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 104,182 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,059 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear outter sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 98,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear outter sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear outter sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,701 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 96,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,102 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,757 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,701 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YGK is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CE56 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

CE56 YGK is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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