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KY56 APF

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,015 mi
Last recorded143,015 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 APF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2014 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 131,110 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 114,672 miles

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

front discs worn hand brake poor

Pass 14 Oct 2013 114,672 miles

front discs worn hand brake poor

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,251 miles

Advise unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,251 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,624 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,757 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,030 miles

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

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

front cross member vibration damper inscure.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,949 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

front cross member vibration damper inscure.

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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KY56 APF is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 KY56 APF, 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 KY56 APF registered?

KY56 APF is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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