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LEZ 1479

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,001 mi
Last recorded139,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 1479
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 138,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,559 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 133,548 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 129,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 127,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,175 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 126,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 124,508 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 124,508 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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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LEZ 1479 is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LEZ 1479, 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 LEZ 1479 registered?

LEZ 1479 is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is LEZ 1479 safe to buy?

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