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LB55 EWV

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,895 mi
Last recorded134,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 EWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 134,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,558 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pad warning lamp on

damage to front screen

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

seats removed

Fail 16 Dec 2015 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

seats removed

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,122 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,859 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,680 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,668 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,516 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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LB55 EWV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel 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 LB55 EWV, 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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LB55 EWV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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