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BL06 VRV

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,407 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,180 miles

Nearside sliding door does not open /sticks [intermittent]

Offside Rear silencer outer skin corroded / coming away

Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside sliding door does not open /sticks [intermittent]

Offside Rear silencer outer skin corroded / coming away

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,413 miles

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

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

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

n/s side door has intermittent fault

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,016 miles

both front tyres 4mm and have slight scrubing on the edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,673 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted to center position of center and rear row of seats

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,083 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 10,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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BL06 VRV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL06 VRV, 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 BL06 VRV registered?

BL06 VRV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is BL06 VRV safe to buy?

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