CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ56 XNZ

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 XNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine MIL light on at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,896 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine MIL light on at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,508 miles

centre silencer exhaust box inner baffles loose

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,297 miles

Rear exhaust box shows signs of corrosion/gasses leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,737 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 92,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding n/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s bake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake ] and handbrake showing low effort (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,990 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust centre box baffles loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management warning light on at time of testing

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,156 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 81,143 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,186 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 68,186 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,403 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Sep 2015 67,403 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,579 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,490 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,528 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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ56 XNZ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ56 XNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJ56 XNZ?

You can check the full history of KJ56 XNZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ56 XNZ registered?

KJ56 XNZ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is KJ56 XNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ56 XNZ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ56 XNZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ56 XNZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.