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AU56 UCP

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front wind-screen cracked out of drivers view

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate lights dull

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system has a bracket broken

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

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Offside rear tyre has worn on outside edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 70,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system has a bracket broken

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

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Offside rear tyre has worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,842 miles

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

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

Neaside rear tyre has slight cracks on sidewall and tread

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 52,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Neaside rear tyre has slight cracks on sidewall and tread

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 38,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,551 miles

O/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,277 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AU56 UCP is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AU56 UCP, 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 AU56 UCP registered?

AU56 UCP is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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