MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake efficiency low 18%
handbrake lever travel
nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
offside front tyre worn
offside rear handbrake low
offside rear tyre worn
rear brake pads worn low
undertrays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front brake pads worn low
handbrake efficiency low 18%
handbrake lever travel
nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
offside front tyre worn
offside rear handbrake low
offside rear tyre worn
rear brake pads worn low
rear most seats not fitted
undertrays fitted
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre & rear (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()
n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing
n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low
nail in o/s/r tyre
seats removed at time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing
n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low
nail in o/s/r tyre
seats removed at time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing
n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low
nail in o/s/r tyre
seats removed at time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing
n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low
nail in o/s/r tyre
seats removed at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
rear discs wearing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
both front brake pad wires broken
rear discs wearing
Front wipers poor
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wipers poor
rear o/s side light 1 bulb out. rear n/s tyre tread low.
rear o/s top side light inop. tyres all round low tread.
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
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WP56 ELW is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 WP56 ELW, 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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WP56 ELW is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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