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DV55 PFU

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,222 mi
Last recorded123,222 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,222 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 123,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2017 113,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector area leaking, running/dripping down back of engine. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,467 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 99,467 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,859 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 82,859 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,500 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

both front tyres worn on outer edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

both front wiper blade rubbers splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,394 miles

both front inner wings have liners fitted

engine undershield fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front inner wings have liners fitted

engine undershield fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,051 miles

child seat fitted to 2nd row o/s seat belt

fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - still legal

Fail 16 Jan 2009 36,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to 2nd row o/s seat belt

fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - still legal

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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DV55 PFU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DV55 PFU, 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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DV55 PFU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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