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GK06 XTG

2006 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,888 mi
Last recorded69,888 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,888 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 69,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,254 miles

Oil leak

both front wipers smearing slightly

enginge management light stays on

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre slight outer sidewall damage no cords or ply exposed

Fail 14 Feb 2015 60,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front wipers smearing slightly

enginge management light stays on

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre slight outer sidewall damage no cords or ply exposed

Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,810 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 54,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,917 miles

nearside door mirror secured with tape

oil level low

when car is jacked up off side rack and built in ram a little noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2012 45,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside door mirror secured with tape

oil level low

when car is jacked up off side rack and built in ram a little noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 35,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,649 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,117 miles

O,S STEERINGRACK HAS PLAY

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,117 miles

O,S STEERINGRACK HAS PLAY

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 XTG is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK06 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

GK06 XTG is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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