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CA06 XJE

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,891 mi
Last recorded182,891 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 XJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 182,891 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 182,565 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 174,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 158,673 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 158,673 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhuast heat sheild loose

Pass 13 Nov 2012 121,905 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,670 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,132 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

osr brake binding

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,727 miles

Fuel pipes at the fuel tank are insecure

Oil leak

unable to check rear seats

Fail 25 Nov 2009 25,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipes at the fuel tank are insecure

Oil leak

unable to check rear seats

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,982 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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CA06 XJE is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA06 XJE, 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 CA06 XJE registered?

CA06 XJE is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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