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GR06 BXX

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 BXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 144,821 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 144,821 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,298 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 121,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,333 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn close to limits

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,921 miles

ADVISE Rear brake pads wearing low

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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GR06 BXX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GR06 BXX, 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 GR06 BXX registered?

GR06 BXX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is GR06 BXX safe to buy?

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