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LV56 OLK

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,143 mi
Last recorded213,143 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 OLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 213,143 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat shield insecore

Fail 23 Oct 2014 206,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

nearside rear tyre worn edge

offside rear tyre badly worn edge and nail in tread - suggest replace

Pass 23 Oct 2014 206,514 miles

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

nearside rear tyre worn edge

offside rear tyre badly worn edge and nail in tread - suggest replace

Pass 31 Oct 2013 182,346 miles

VIN plate in door shut damaged - VIN found permanantly stamped to vehicle

front tyres very badly worn edges - suggest replace

headlamp converters fitted

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter splitting

Pass 1 Nov 2012 155,879 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still supported but suggest attention

Fail 1 Nov 2012 155,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still supported but suggest attention

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,762 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 129,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,410 miles

footbrake travel low

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,556 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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LV56 OLK 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 70%.

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 LV56 OLK, 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 LV56 OLK registered?

LV56 OLK is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is LV56 OLK safe to buy?

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