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GW55 FCY

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 FCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,494 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 111,494 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 87,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,485 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,616 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre offside and nearside rear seats removed

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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GW55 FCY is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GW55 FCY, 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 GW55 FCY registered?

GW55 FCY is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is GW55 FCY safe to buy?

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