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GY06 JYX

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,772 mi
Last recorded157,772 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 JYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 157,772 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 157,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 142,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,592 miles

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 129,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 118,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,166 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 108,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,946 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,308 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs slightly liped.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 73,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs slightly liped.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,836 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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GY06 JYX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY06 JYX, 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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GY06 JYX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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