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BV56 XGH

2006 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,128 mi
Last recorded36,128 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XGH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,128 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 36,128 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,419 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 35,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,734 miles

offside front inner steering rack joint slight play

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play o/s/f inner rack jiont

Fail 15 Sep 2014 29,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f wiper poor clean

slight play o/s/f inner rack jiont

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,600 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades smearing the screen slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,503 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 22,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,492 miles

small cracks side wall o/s/f/ tyre mark side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,345 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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BV56 XGH is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV56 XGH, 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 BV56 XGH registered?

BV56 XGH is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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