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KL55 DFC

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,784 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (3.5.1g)

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

rear seats not in use

Fail 2 Jul 2016 76,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (3.5.1g)

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,855 miles

Damage to nearside rear sill

Fail 18 Jul 2015 71,841 miles

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

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

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

Damage to nearside rear sill

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,412 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,974 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 57,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,194 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,194 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,049 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,583 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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KL55 DFC is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KL55 DFC, 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 KL55 DFC registered?

KL55 DFC is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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