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GJ06 VST

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,572 mi
Last recorded114,572 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,189 miles

both front tyres are void on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres are void on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,985 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,980 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,068 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r tyre tread is low

Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside door mirror glass insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror glass insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,006 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r seat removed

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres are void of tread on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,710 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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GJ06 VST is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ06 VST, 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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GJ06 VST is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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