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KP56 FVH

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,460 mi
Last recorded173,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 173,460 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 173,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 166,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 158,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 145,246 miles

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 17 Jan 2022 218,434 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 218,323 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 207,899 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 207,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,194 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,138 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 101,938 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 150,965 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 138,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 138,680 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 126,459 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2011 103,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,973 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 39,538 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,538 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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KP56 FVH is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KP56 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

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

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