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GL56 TEU

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,268 mi
Last recorded69,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,268 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 69,268 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,253 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,631 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicators not connected (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,317 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seats X3 fitted rear

Pass 5 Jan 2013 33,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2012 27,669 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 27,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer tread.....

o/s/r tyre outer wall perishing , advise replacement.....

Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,723 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing On Sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing On Sidewall

Signs Of Coolant Leak From Lower Coolant Pipe Area

Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm and worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2009 20,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm and worn on edges

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 TEU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

GL56 TEU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is GL56 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 TEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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