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KP56 FVG

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,679 mi
Last recorded135,679 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 131,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,890 miles

3 child seats rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 117,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

3 child seats rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,589 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,056 miles

oil leak off side front

Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,032 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)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

oil leak off side front

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,574 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 95,563 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outsides

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 84,159 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,294 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,474 miles

Offside upper taillight not working

offside third row rear seat not fitted at time of test

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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KP56 FVG is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP56 FVG, 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 KP56 FVG registered?

KP56 FVG is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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