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GK06 VUA

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

198,209 mi
Last recorded198,209 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 198,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 196,378 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 194,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 194,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 192,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 191,325 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 179,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 167,328 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 167,328 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 153,383 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 153,383 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 136,762 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 124,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 116,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,640 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 99,190 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 99,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 93,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 93,016 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 76,766 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 76,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 52,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,831 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,831 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f wiper blade split on both ends

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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GK06 VUA is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 GK06 VUA, 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 GK06 VUA registered?

GK06 VUA is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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