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GR55 HYK

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,933 mi
Last recorded153,933 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 HYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 153,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuse box cover missing, under bonnet

Pass 11 Mar 2021 141,045 miles

fuse box cover missing, under bonnet

pollen filter assembly insecure, under bonnet

Fail 10 Mar 2021 141,044 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuse box cover missing, under bonnet

pollen filter assembly insecure, under bonnet

Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,925 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 134,922 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not recoiling (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Mil lamp on

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 134,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,917 miles

exhaust rusted through first skin

o/s/r tyre perished

play in n/s bottom suspension pivot near limit

Fail 14 Sep 2018 127,917 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,082 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

seat belts and seats behind drivers seat couldn't be properly inspected due to child seats fitted

seat belts and seats in boot could not be properly inspected as luggage in boot

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 93,744 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link surcuring clips missing but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

seat belts and seats behind drivers seat couldn't be properly inspected due to child seats fitted

seat belts and seats in boot could not be properly inspected as luggage in boot

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade split on end

Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 66,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,242 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,842 miles

nsr tyre puncture

Pass 25 May 2011 43,070 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 34,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,174 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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GR55 HYK is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GR55 HYK, 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 GR55 HYK registered?

GR55 HYK is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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