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GF06 VZJ

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,656 mi
Last recorded138,656 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 VZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 138,653 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 129,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 120,145 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 120,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.60.16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 95,958 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 95,830 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,244 miles

slight play in -: rear axle bushes front drop links steering UJ,s

Fail 31 Oct 2016 84,244 miles

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

slight play in -: rear axle bushes front drop links steering UJ,s

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,174 miles

FAP additive tank loos

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer and inner edges wereing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wereing

Offside hand brake cable corroded

PAS fluid level on min

alternator belt contaminated

clutch heavy

fuel cooler broken but has been secured and air duct missing

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded (outer skin hold)

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,174 miles

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

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

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

FAP additive tank loos

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer and inner edges wereing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wereing

Offside hand brake cable corroded

PAS fluid level on min

alternator belt contaminated

clutch heavy

fuel cooler broken but has been secured and air duct missing

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded (outer skin hold)

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre outer edges worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 60,763 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear door difficult to open with outer handle

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

wheel trim covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel trim covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,600 miles

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

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

offside main beam headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly

Fail 20 Aug 2011 51,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside main beam headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

middle center seat missing.. unable to check seat belt

Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 44,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GF06 VZJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF06 VZJ, 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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GF06 VZJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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