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MD55 UYX

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,964 mi
Last recorded126,964 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 UYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,964 miles

o/s cv boot leaking

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 2 Nov 2015 126,964 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s cv boot leaking

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 112,210 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,228 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,434 miles

back box outer casing coming adrift

Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

back box outer casing coming adrift

Fail 14 Jan 2012 83,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jan 2011 68,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,229 miles

emissions too clean for printout

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,885 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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MD55 UYX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD55 UYX, 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 MD55 UYX registered?

MD55 UYX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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