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DA56 GXZ

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,159 mi
Last recorded94,159 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 GXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,133 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,841 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 80,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,477 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,801 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 66,800 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,511 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 59,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,837 miles

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

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

n/s/r tyre sidewall slighty cracking

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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DA56 GXZ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA56 GXZ, 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 DA56 GXZ registered?

DA56 GXZ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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