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LH56 AEK

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,764 mi
Last recorded129,764 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH56 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 129,764 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 129,700 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2018 118,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,396 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 104,385 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,612 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 92,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,275 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,899 miles

rear tyres worn

wipers poor

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,173 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,173 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2012 51,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,847 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,691 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 26,683 miles

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

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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LH56 AEK is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LH56 AEK, 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 LH56 AEK registered?

LH56 AEK is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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