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DY06 FMG

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,283 mi
Last recorded102,283 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 FMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,283 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fuel tank cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 102,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Combined steel flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fuel tank cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,413 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 101,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,495 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust and back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Possible fuel filter leak, Damp around filter top,

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,495 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust and back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Possible fuel filter leak, Damp around filter top,

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) almost excessive ()

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tie rod inner joint has slight play

exhaust back box outer skin corroded through around centre pipe weld / joint

Fail 13 Mar 2016 83,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tie rod inner joint has slight play

exhaust back box outer skin corroded through around centre pipe weld / joint

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,148 miles

osf headlight flickering very intermittently

slight play in osf tie rod

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,185 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,606 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light clicking noise from steering rack area?

Fail 8 Mar 2013 67,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light clicking noise from steering rack area?

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,701 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 65,681 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,883 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,070 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,070 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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DY06 FMG 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 DY06 FMG, 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 DY06 FMG registered?

DY06 FMG is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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