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SM56 FPL

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,726 mi
Last recorded211,726 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 211,726 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside front wiper blade split, not affecting drivers view at this time

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2014 211,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside front wiper blade split, not affecting drivers view at this time

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,984 miles

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

only 3 seats fitted when tested

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,603 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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SM56 FPL is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM56 FPL, 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 SM56 FPL registered?

SM56 FPL is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 November 2006.

Is SM56 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 FPL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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