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ET06 EFM

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,886 mi
Last recorded163,886 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 163,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 160,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 145,025 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,759 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 129,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear sill pannel damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,666 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear sill pannel damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

nearside rear lower outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2012 77,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

nearside rear lower outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,154 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

various areas of bodywork damage

Fail 3 Aug 2011 62,154 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

various areas of bodywork damage

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,554 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake discs becoming scored

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle row of seats not fitted at time of test so unable to test seat belts

rear seats not fitted at time of test so unable to test seat belts

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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ET06 EFM is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET06 EFM, 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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ET06 EFM is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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