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BV06 GXA

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 GXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,140 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 73,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,456 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,749 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,203 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,153 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,003 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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BV06 GXA is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV06 GXA, 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 BV06 GXA registered?

BV06 GXA is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BV06 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 GXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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