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GL56 GNJ

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,552 mi
Last recorded97,552 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 97,552 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 97,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box and front flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,604 miles

Coil spring corroded All x4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front, Nearside front and Offside side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front sub-frame, front suspension components, front exhaust and some other underbody components corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 3rd row seats missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2025 94,603 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All x4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front, Nearside front and Offside side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front sub-frame, front suspension components, front exhaust and some other underbody components corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 3rd row seats missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 88,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 85,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on outer edges (nearside cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill areas damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on outer edges (nearside cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill areas damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,884 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 106,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Spare tyre defective insecure

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,738 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,216 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 88,216 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 61,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,330 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 GNJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

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

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