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GL56 FZO

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,662 mi
Last recorded99,662 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 FZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 99,662 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Radiator support bracket corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is loose .requires repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 95,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is loose .requires repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 90,132 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box detatched (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 83,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,702 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 71,672 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on trailing arm slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,332 miles

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,303 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,793 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 10 Nov 2016 42,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,900 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack joint slight play

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,319 miles

n/r door won,t open from inside or out,rear exhaust clamp to small

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,333 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,031 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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GL56 FZO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZO, 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 FZO registered?

GL56 FZO is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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