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LX56 XFO

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,898 mi
Last recorded93,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,898 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/slight/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 930,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust system insecure centre metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/slight/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 90,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 90,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 85,693 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint cover deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 79,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 74,840 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 74,840 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper split on ends

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 70,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,852 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,430 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,430 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,146 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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LX56 XFO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc 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 LX56 XFO, 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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LX56 XFO is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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