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GJ56 XRT

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,509 mi
Last recorded106,509 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,509 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,503 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,788 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2016 100,785 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,102 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,102 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,312 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 86,312 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,895 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 73,893 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,512 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 57,511 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn to wear bars.

one section of off side rear side light not working.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,186 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 47,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

NERAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGES OF TREAD (STEP TREAD DESIGN).

unable to fully test near side rear seat belt due to child seat fited.

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 XRT 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 50%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

GJ56 XRT is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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