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DN06 ARU

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

221,068 mi
Last recorded221,068 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 221,068 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 217,727 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 217,727 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 211,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 211,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 199,606 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leaks

front brake discs and pads worn

knocking and play in steering

nearside rear light lens damaged

number plate lights dim

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2019 176,417 miles

all front wishbone bushes perished

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

nearside mirror glass insecure

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and worn

offside of rear axle rusty

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 25 Mar 2019 176,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

all front wishbone bushes perished

both number plate lights dim

coolant pipes leaking

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty and slight blow front joint

front brake discs worn

nearside mirror glass insecure

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and worn

offside of rear axle rusty

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,195 miles

slight knock in steering

slight play on offside of rack

all front wishbones bushes worn

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight blow front exhaust joint

Fail 14 Mar 2018 145,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front wishbones bushes worn

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight blow front exhaust joint

slight knock in steering

slight play on offside of rack

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,095 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,349 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,794 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,786 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,474 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 41,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,426 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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DN06 ARU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN06 ARU, 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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DN06 ARU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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