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GV56 EHZ

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 EHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,550 miles

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

slight wear/play rear offside and nearside axle bushes.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,166 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,718 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

hole in nearside rear light unit

offside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2012 49,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,419 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both 3rd row rear seats not fitted at time of test, unable to check seat belt buckles.

engine undertray fitted, inspected underside as best possible.

faint surface cracks evident to both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,254 miles

engine undertray fitted

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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GV56 EHZ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV56 EHZ, 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 GV56 EHZ registered?

GV56 EHZ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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