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MF56 GPU

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,651 mi
Last recorded125,651 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 GPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,651 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 125,651 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,261 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,478 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator pipe joint - minor ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres have varying degrees of inner and outer shoulder wear

non obligatory (near side) mirror glass adrift

rear inner arches scrubbed by contact with tyres, no damage to tyre walls and fouling not observed during test

rear wiper worn out

Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak lower radiator pipe joint - minor ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres have varying degrees of inner and outer shoulder wear

non obligatory (near side) mirror glass adrift

rear inner arches scrubbed by contact with tyres, no damage to tyre walls and fouling not observed during test

rear wiper worn out

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,367 miles

Coolant leak radiator cracked at lower hose joint ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe/box corroded and holed (previously welding attempts obvious (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear and near side rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Aug 2017 100,367 miles

Coolant leak radiator cracked at lower hose joint ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe/box corroded and holed (previously welding attempts obvious (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear and near side rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2.5mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2.5mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,372 miles

some windscreen marks

Fail 16 Jul 2015 85,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some windscreen marks

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,246 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,244 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear Tyre age cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,409 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 66,409 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,878 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,992 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 65,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,192 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 20,144 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,142 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 50,137 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,184 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

o/s/r wheel has been rubbing wheel arch

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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MF56 GPU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MF56 GPU, 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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MF56 GPU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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