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GL55 HFO

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 116,969 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 116,912 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 103,538 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING BUT METAL PEDAL STILL HAS GRIP

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,538 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING BUT METAL PEDAL STILL HAS GRIP

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,603 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL55 HFO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL55 HFO, 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 GL55 HFO registered?

GL55 HFO is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 February 2006.

Is GL55 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 HFO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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