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OY06 GFX

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,653 mi
Last recorded173,653 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 GFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 173,653 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 173,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 170,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 170,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 166,735 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 161,482 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 161,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 153,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 153,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 142,567 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,913 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,021 miles

Nearside Front wing undershield broken

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,418 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 107,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014
Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,730 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,729 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,727 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,185 miles

rear belts not tessted no seats fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,566 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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OY06 GFX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OY06 GFX, 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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OY06 GFX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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