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GL55 WPO

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 WPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,948 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 94,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,327 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 77,323 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 69,372 miles

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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,022 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 61,022 miles

Offside 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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,004 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,927 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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GL55 WPO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

GL55 WPO is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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