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KY06 GVM

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 81,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,483 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,785 miles

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,386 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 33,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,633 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,785 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 21,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,859 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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KY06 GVM is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KY06 GVM, 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 KY06 GVM registered?

KY06 GVM is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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