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HY06 FAJ

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,537 mi
Last recorded141,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 FAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 141,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,342 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,238 miles

Nearside Low parking brake effort

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 125,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met requirement

Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 107,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,148 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,007 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 100,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,204 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 46,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,534 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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HY06 FAJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY06 FAJ, 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 HY06 FAJ registered?

HY06 FAJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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