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DV56 YXO

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

338,721 mi
Last recorded338,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 YXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 338,721 miles

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

tracking incorrect

Fail 13 Jan 2015 338,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

tracking incorrect

Pass 22 Jan 2014 281,293 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 281,179 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 281,177 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 220,438 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 148,420 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 148,418 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,778 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,554 miles

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

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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DV56 YXO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red 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 DV56 YXO, 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 DV56 YXO registered?

DV56 YXO is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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