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HN56 LFG

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,655 mi
Last recorded129,655 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 LFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 129,655 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Disc corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2022 117,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

coolant leak thermostat area

Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,722 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 110,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,733 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Jan 2021 107,733 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,719 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Jan 2020 106,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,741 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,802 miles

Front tyre's tread inner edge's wearing

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,802 miles

Front tyre's tread inner edge's wearing

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,257 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,226 miles

front brake disc's slightly pitting

Fail 27 Jan 2015 85,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake disc's slightly pitting

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,624 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,624 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,440 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 63,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,938 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,475 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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HN56 LFG is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 HN56 LFG, 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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HN56 LFG is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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