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YS55 GWK

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,018 mi
Last recorded86,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,151 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,623 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,596 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,803 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 53,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,281 miles

s/r/s light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,124 miles

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

airbag light showing

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2012 40,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light showing

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 35,307 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,307 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 22,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YS55 GWK is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YS55 GWK, 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 YS55 GWK registered?

YS55 GWK is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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