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GL56 FYY

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,991 mi
Last recorded105,991 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 FYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 105,991 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 105,991 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,647 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,927 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,697 miles

Centre row seatbelts not tested seats not fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,863 miles

Rear row of seatbelts not tested seats folded flat

Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GL56 FYY is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL56 FYY, 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 GL56 FYY registered?

GL56 FYY is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is GL56 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 FYY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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