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GF56 GWU

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,234 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 117,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,262 miles

Central Rear seat removed at time of test

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear seat removed at time of test

Offside centre rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2017 110,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Rear seat removed at time of test

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear seat removed at time of test

Offside centre rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2016 104,553 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 104,397 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,872 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 92,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,507 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 83,506 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,350 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)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,350 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 68,945 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,436 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 49,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,373 miles

Advise cut to nearside front outter sidewall and tyre on 2mm

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,450 miles

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

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 GWU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

GF56 GWU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is GF56 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 GWU shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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