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GL56 GRK

2006 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 153,733 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 144,019 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 133,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,166 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,706 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 112,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,100 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit + badly on edges suspect over inflation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on edges suspect over inflation 215 60 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,505 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 69,503 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 59,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,265 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,962 miles

3rd row of seats folded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

3rd row of seats folded

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,073 miles

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

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

Rear seats folded

Fail 20 Nov 2010 34,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear seats folded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,424 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 GRK is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

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

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