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LJ06 LGV

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,220 mi
Last recorded208,220 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 208,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 119,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 119,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 114,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side and off side fornt link rod dust cover split.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 101,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side and off side fornt link rod dust cover split.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 83,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre 3mm

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 LGV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 LJ06 LGV, 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 LGV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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