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WR56 VBO

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,509 mi
Last recorded113,509 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 VBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 20 Mar 2025 113,507 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

presented as a 6 seater

Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and cut (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

n/s number plate light dim

presented as a 5 seater

Fail 11 Apr 2023 103,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and cut (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

n/s number plate light dim

presented as a 5 seater

Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

n/s number plate bulb dim

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

n/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,309 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,829 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre after dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,917 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,803 miles

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

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

off side headlamp slightly fickering

Fail 4 Apr 2015 48,803 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

off side headlamp slightly fickering

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,532 miles

Headlamp washing system not working

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 16,184 miles

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

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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WR56 VBO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR56 VBO, 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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WR56 VBO is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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