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GL56 GLY

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,034 mi
Last recorded178,034 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 178,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 155,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2014 140,677 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,204 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 93,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,500 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,500 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,515 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,708 miles

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

Rear 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 GLY is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL56 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

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

Is GL56 GLY safe to buy?

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