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DG56 FCY

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,495 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,831 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,584 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,149 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,807 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

seats missing at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,346 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,690 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,594 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2011 29,593 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,090 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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DG56 FCY is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG56 FCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 FCY registered?

DG56 FCY is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is DG56 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 FCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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