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GJ56 BKL

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,479 mi
Last recorded83,479 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 83,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 79,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 73,877 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 73,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 72,616 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 69,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 66,391 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 61,665 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 61,665 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 57,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,221 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2013 48,516 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,077 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,528 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 38,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

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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GJ56 BKL is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ56 BKL, 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 GJ56 BKL registered?

GJ56 BKL is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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