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VU56 WEP

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,045 mi
Last recorded125,045 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 WEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 125,045 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 125,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 120,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 120,643 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 114,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 114,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 110,370 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 110,366 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,220 miles

front sub frame surface rust

Fail 1 Jun 2021 109,203 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front sub frame surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,154 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 108,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 107,091 miles

offside front drop link slight play

Fail 28 May 2019 107,091 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front drop link slight play

Pass 18 May 2018 105,482 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 105,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 102,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 99,779 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 90,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,475 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Nov 2012 65,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,956 miles

rear wiper blade split at ends

Fail 27 Oct 2009 11,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade split at ends

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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VU56 WEP is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 VU56 WEP, 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 VU56 WEP registered?

VU56 WEP is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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