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LJ06 LHP

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 101,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2017 88,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,103 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,835 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,671 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,313 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 37,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,770 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 29,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,643 miles

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 LHP is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ06 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

LJ06 LHP is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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