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LJ06 LGU

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,775 mi
Last recorded114,775 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,775 miles

Front Lower oil smudge, oil sump

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 114,775 miles

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

Front Lower oil smudge, oil sump

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,978 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 89,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 63,996 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens slight insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded slight insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2021 62,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens slight insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded slight insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,242 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 58,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,268 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perished on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 57,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perished on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,761 miles

Offside Front TYRE 3MM

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,648 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 51,589 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,109 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,977 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,977 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,533 miles

nearside front tyre 4mm

offside front 4.5mm

Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,742 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 27,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,977 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)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 21,977 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,349 miles

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

Near side front tyre wearing out from outer edge.

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 LGU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ06 LGU, 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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LJ06 LGU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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