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BV06 ZBJ

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,542 mi
Last recorded99,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,542 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 97,723 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear engine mount showing wear

Fail 2 Jan 2020 97,723 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear engine mount showing wear

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,660 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 86,394 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 86,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,807 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,807 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,791 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 51,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,496 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 ZBJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZBJ, 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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BV06 ZBJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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