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HV56 OOX

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,958 mi
Last recorded178,958 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OOX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2013 178,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 178,958 miles

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 30 Nov 2012 162,968 miles

SLIGHT NOISE NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 27 Nov 2012 162,902 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 28 May 2012 147,107 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 146,419 miles

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

WARNING LIGHT SHOWING ON DASH

YOU ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO HANG OBJECTS IN THE FRONT WINDSREEN,removed object

Fail 19 Jan 2012 146,419 miles

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

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

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

WARNING LIGHT SHOWING ON DASH

YOU ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO HANG OBJECTS IN THE FRONT WINDSREEN,removed object

Fail 30 Jun 2011 143,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 143,254 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 135,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 126,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,313 miles

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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HV56 OOX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV56 OOX, 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 HV56 OOX registered?

HV56 OOX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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