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GK06 XWU

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

222,239 mi
Last recorded222,239 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 222,239 miles

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

Oil leak on engine ()

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

engine light on in dash

engine light on in dash

Fail 3 Apr 2017 222,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

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

engine light on in dash

engine light on in dash

Pass 2 Apr 2016 218,575 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 205,042 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 205,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 172,841 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 129,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,636 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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GK06 XWU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

GK06 XWU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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