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BL06 YZU

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,189 mi
Last recorded105,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 105,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 105,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 100,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,976 miles

Central Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2017 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,030 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 79,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,822 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,819 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres side wall impact damage

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,485 miles

Front brake disc,s worn

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,017 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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 YZU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL06 YZU, 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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BL06 YZU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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