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FA06 VSF

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,101 mi
Last recorded122,101 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 122,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 115,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 110,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 105,152 miles

Front brake discs wearing low

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 105,151 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure ABS wire (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs wearing low

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 99,628 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 99,628 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 99,621 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

N/S/R sill panel punctured

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R auxillary position lamp not working

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not yet leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S outer centre row seat cannot be tipped to allow access to rearmost seats

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,171 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,189 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FA06 VSF 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 78.6%.

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 FA06 VSF, 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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FA06 VSF is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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