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MA56 GJV

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,917 mi
Last recorded152,917 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 152,917 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 135,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 112,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,217 miles

passenger rear door handle broken and won't open from outside

Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

passenger rear door handle broken and won't open from outside

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,420 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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MA56 GJV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA56 GJV, 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 MA56 GJV registered?

MA56 GJV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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