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LY06 JFV

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,993 mi
Last recorded129,993 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 JFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 129,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2017 129,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2016 181,256 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in trackrod

all rear seats have been removed.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 153,161 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 153,157 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 74,645 miles

both front tyre worn almost to limit (change asap)

engine has an oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs very worn/lipped

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

some fluctuation on both front brakes when applied

some play in both front tie rod arms

Fail 1 Feb 2014 74,645 miles

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

both front tyre worn almost to limit (change asap)

engine has an oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs very worn/lipped

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

some fluctuation on both front brakes when applied

some play in both front tie rod arms

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,942 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 29,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 25,329 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 24,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,993 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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LY06 JFV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LY06 JFV, 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 LY06 JFV registered?

LY06 JFV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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