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EX56 GZB

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 GZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 105,665 miles

Central Front enging oil leak

Central Front water pipes leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2019 105,665 miles

Central Front enging oil leak

Central Front water pipes leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear & offside rearmost ()

Coolant leak from auxiliary heater pipes ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2156016 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 98,193 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear & offside rearmost ()

Coolant leak from auxiliary heater pipes ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2156016 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 91,982 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,043 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres worn on edges

Front play in inner steering joints

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 83,043 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres worn on edges

Front play in inner steering joints

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 28,005 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,005 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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EX56 GZB is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX56 GZB, 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 EX56 GZB registered?

EX56 GZB is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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