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GL56 GAO

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s body panels

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak ?

slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,556 miles

exhaust corroding

oil leak ?

oil leak ?

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,556 miles

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

exhaust corroding

oil leak ?

oil leak ?

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,903 miles

chips in front windscreen

oil leak ?

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,489 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

non extra load front tyres fitted

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 GAO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue 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 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL56 GAO?

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What year was GL56 GAO registered?

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

Is GL56 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 GAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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