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DS06 SSX

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 SSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,911 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,910 miles

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 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 80,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,053 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,037 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,411 miles

Nearside rear hand brake efficiency noticably lower than the offside's

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DS06 SSX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS06 SSX, 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 DS06 SSX registered?

DS06 SSX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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