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BL06 YZV

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

238,538 mi
Last recorded238,538 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 238,538 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and damaged sidewall ()

One boot seat present folded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s pad warning light wire damaged

o/s/f tyre o tread outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2017 238,538 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and damaged sidewall ()

One boot seat present folded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s pad warning light wire damaged

o/s/f tyre o tread outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 216,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 346,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 188,860 miles

Bolt broken on rear of turbo re exhaust nconnection.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 164,588 miles

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

dpf pressure sensor pipes starting to split

near side rear seat belt retraction slightly slow

off side front tyre pressure low

off side rear brake backplate missing

off side track rod has slight play in inner joint

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

squeak evident from exhaust front joint

Fail 4 Oct 2014 164,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dpf pressure sensor pipes starting to split

near side rear seat belt retraction slightly slow

off side front tyre pressure low

off side rear brake backplate missing

off side track rod has slight play in inner joint

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

squeak evident from exhaust front joint

Pass 1 Oct 2013 123,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 123,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,109 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 101,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 68,865 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,965 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,101 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,267 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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BL06 YZV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL06 YZV, 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 YZV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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