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LD56 YGX

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,960 mi
Last recorded95,960 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 YGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,960 miles

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

White smoke from tail pipe when warm

Fail 24 Sep 2014 95,955 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

White smoke from tail pipe when warm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,097 miles

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

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

rust to rear exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 79,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,743 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,372 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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LD56 YGX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGX, 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 LD56 YGX registered?

LD56 YGX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is LD56 YGX safe to buy?

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