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LT56 XXA

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,500 mi
Last recorded83,500 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 XXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 83,500 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 74,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,127 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,053 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,639 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,018 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 24,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,005 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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LT56 XXA is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT56 XXA, 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 LT56 XXA registered?

LT56 XXA is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is LT56 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 XXA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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