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GL56 GPJ

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,454 mi
Last recorded139,454 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 139,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 139,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,826 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 125,643 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,474 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 107,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,220 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 24 Jun 2013 92,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 30 Dec 2011 87,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,548 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,991 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 GPJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

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

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