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YH56 FGP

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,894 mi
Last recorded97,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

adv n/sf tyre edge worn

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,747 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 85,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 77,381 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,380 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 69,145 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 69,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust bracket snapped and cable tied up. exhaust is secure at time of test

Pass 10 May 2013 60,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,871 miles

exhaust mounting broken off.but system adequately supported.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,026 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,844 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 43,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,381 miles

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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YH56 FGP is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH56 FGP, 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 YH56 FGP registered?

YH56 FGP is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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