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GL56 GMX

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,831 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 81,091 miles

front tyres worn low/ns track rod end slight play/eml on/small exhaust blow

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,182 miles

eml on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 73,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,676 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 64,676 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,693 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 54,693 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,251 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,077 miles

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

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 GMX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 GMX, 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

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What year was GL56 GMX registered?

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

Is GL56 GMX safe to buy?

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