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GL56 FZW

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 133,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 211,449 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

metal coolant pipes underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 211,449 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

metal coolant pipes underbody corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 122,348 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FZW is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

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

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