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GF56 DXE

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 DXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,452 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2019 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,636 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,115 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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GF56 DXE is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF56 DXE, 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 GF56 DXE registered?

GF56 DXE is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GF56 DXE safe to buy?

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