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GF56 FKG

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,190 mi
Last recorded87,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 FKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,190 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 87,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,668 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 83,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possible flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition pipe possible flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,324 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,011 miles

engine water leak

steering wheel upper column bush

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,923 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,637 miles

bonnet

both front tyres on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 73,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet

both front tyres on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,359 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 70,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,135 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

gas filler neck cover missing

rear exhaust hitting rear spring o/s

Fail 28 May 2012 598,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 598,699 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 53,715 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection off adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection off adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2010 44,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inpection of adult seat belt

gas injector rail bracket broken

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,922 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inpection of adult seat belt

gas injector rail bracket broken

Fail 11 Jun 2009 29,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,678 miles

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

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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GF56 FKG is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF56 FKG, 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 GF56 FKG registered?

GF56 FKG is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GF56 FKG safe to buy?

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