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GF56 VCU

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,111 mi
Last recorded95,111 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,111 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)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 95,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,127 miles

both front indicators beginning to turn pale

centre row, centre seat not fitted at time of test, seat belt not able to be tested

items removed from drivers view before test commenced

lower shields fitted - obscuring some underbody items

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,127 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dipped (1.7.5a)

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

both front indicators beginning to turn pale

centre row, centre seat not fitted at time of test, seat belt not able to be tested

items removed from drivers view before test commenced

lower shields fitted - obscuring some underbody items

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,111 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 80,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,390 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,079 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 64,079 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,958 miles

n/s/r seat missing at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2009 32,958 miles

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

n/s/r seat missing at time of test

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 VCU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

GF56 VCU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is GF56 VCU safe to buy?

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