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GF56 VAU

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,067 mi
Last recorded155,067 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 155,067 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 143,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 129,708 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 121,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system center bracket broken

Service light on

Pass 12 May 2016 110,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 96,754 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,685 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 87,084 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,629 miles

Front wipers worn

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2011 62,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,276 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,328 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,328 miles

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

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

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 VAU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue 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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

GF56 VAU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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