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LV56 YEF

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,533 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,472 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre has nail in

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,453 miles

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

offside front tyre has nail in

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 YEF is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LV56 YEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV56 YEF?

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What year was LV56 YEF registered?

LV56 YEF is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is LV56 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 YEF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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