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LD06 XYS

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,746 mi
Last recorded175,746 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 XYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 175,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 175,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 150,192 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 150,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 150,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe loose but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

exhaust slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear suspension sensor bracket broken

spare wheel loose but secure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,450 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 142,128 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,195 miles

parking brake just passed test

nearside rear seat not fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

fuel filter damp

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 125,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,599 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,942 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 103,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,926 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,269 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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LD06 XYS is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LD06 XYS, 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 LD06 XYS registered?

LD06 XYS is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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