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GL06 WTY

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 WTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 141,687 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 27 Sep 2021 141,687 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,478 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 119,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,959 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 169,820 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 169,796 miles

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

Emissions not tested 3x major leaks in the exhaust unable for emission machine to pick up a reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it close to sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2017 154,065 miles

child seats fitted to rear

front exhaust flexible worn

Fail 1 Sep 2017 154,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seats fitted to rear

front exhaust flexible worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,043 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2016 134,927 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,354 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,478 miles

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

coil springs starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

coil springs corroded

slightly long handbrake travel

windscreen wipers parking action faulty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,065 miles

Centre silencer, baffle loose.

Exhaust joints rusty

Front tyres bald inner edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,757 miles

centre exhaust sleeve joint deteriorated & cat clamp bolt deteriorated

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

play n/s/f lower suspension lower ball joint & seal split , recommend replace

slight play o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,230 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 20,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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GL06 WTY is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL06 WTY, 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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GL06 WTY is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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