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SM56 GPU

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,604 mi
Last recorded55,604 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 52,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,804 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 25,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,885 miles

n,s,f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,073 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 8 Aug 2011 11,073 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,458 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 7,458 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 GPU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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What year was SM56 GPU registered?

SM56 GPU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is SM56 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 GPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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