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LD56 ETJ

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,866 mi
Last recorded206,866 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 ETJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 206,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 206,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 194,371 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre close to limit worn badly on edges

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 184,630 miles

Both nearside wheel trims missing.

Front lower grille damaged.

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

Offside inner steering rack joint worn.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 184,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front and both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Both nearside wheel trims missing.

Front lower grille damaged.

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

Offside inner steering rack joint worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 170,378 miles

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

Nearside parking brake efficiency just meets test requirements.

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

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 170,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside parking brake efficiency just meets test requirements.

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

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 163,313 miles

Both front tyres almost on legal limit.

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint worn almost to test failure.

Offside front anti roll bar linkage worn.

Offside parking brake barely meets requirements.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 158,375 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

body damage on nearside sill

mirror casing damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Sep 2013 158,375 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

body damage on nearside sill

mirror casing damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2012 146,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 114,907 miles

Damage to n/s/r outer sill

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 114,907 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Damage to n/s/r outer sill

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 80,333 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored

rear discs scored

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,333 miles

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

front brake discs scored

rear discs scored

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat Has Been Removed Seat & Seat Belt Security Not Checked

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

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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LD56 ETJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD56 ETJ, 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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LD56 ETJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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