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EK56 VSL

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,663 mi
Last recorded133,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 133,663 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 118,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 118,292 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. middle row (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check center seat belt in middle row due to seat

Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,522 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 101,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,246 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,229 miles

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

n/s/r light lens is broken

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,116 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 48,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 38,777 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,276 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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EK56 VSL is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK56 VSL, 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 EK56 VSL registered?

EK56 VSL is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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