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GL56 TFA

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,951 mi
Last recorded131,951 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,951 miles

Nearside headlamp washer jet not working / missing

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2012 131,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp washer jet not working / missing

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,508 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 70,403 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,403 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 TFA is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

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

Is GL56 TFA safe to buy?

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