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GJ56 MWZ

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,509 mi
Last recorded171,509 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 MWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 171,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 167,466 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 167,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 159,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 159,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 150,031 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 150,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,917 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 122,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 112,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,777 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,222 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,763 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,974 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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GJ56 MWZ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ56 MWZ, 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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GJ56 MWZ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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