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GF56 GVV

2006 Citroen C8

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,546 mi
Last recorded173,546 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 173,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 173,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 158,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 142,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,313 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 131,313 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' centre (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 127,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,770 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 120,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks but not reached the cord

Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,679 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks but not reached the cord

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,315 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,699 miles

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,672 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,017 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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GF56 GVV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF56 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

GF56 GVV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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