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LJ06 FYF

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,659 mi
Last recorded96,659 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 96,659 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2020 96,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,362 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

silencer in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2019 84,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

silencer in poor condition

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,681 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp needed a tap before working.

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

Offside Headlamp wash not working.

Spare wheel loose in carrier.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,011 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 76,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 70,134 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,230 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,351 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 48,345 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,279 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,931 miles

front wiper blades split

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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LJ06 FYF is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ06 FYF, 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 LJ06 FYF registered?

LJ06 FYF is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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