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WK56 VPZ

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,985 mi
Last recorded57,985 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,985 miles

fuel filler neck pipe perished

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

wheel trims

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,590 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Aug 2018 53,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,193 miles

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 47,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,925 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Offside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,966 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,550 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,971 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edge

slight distortion on o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,146 miles

two rear seat belts not tested seats missing

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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WK56 VPZ 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 WK56 VPZ, 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 WK56 VPZ registered?

WK56 VPZ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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