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EX06 VFH

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,187 mi
Last recorded122,187 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 VFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 122,187 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,466 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 111,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 101,364 miles

Front Oil leak around engine area ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 101,364 miles

Front Oil leak around engine area ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,579 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,031 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 71,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,879 miles

Advise rear silencer corroding through. Engine oil level very low.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,213 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 32,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,221 miles

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

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

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

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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EX06 VFH is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX06 VFH, 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 EX06 VFH registered?

EX06 VFH is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EX06 VFH safe to buy?

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