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KU55 YOV

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,129 mi
Last recorded121,129 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 YOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,129 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 121,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,496 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

coolant leak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 111,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,624 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 79,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,792 miles

exhaust is deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is deteriorated.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,141 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,539 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,132 miles

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

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

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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KU55 YOV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KU55 YOV, 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 KU55 YOV registered?

KU55 YOV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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