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MF56 VUX

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,380 mi
Last recorded116,380 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 116,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,064 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,106 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 110,106 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to clean to register

engine and underside covered not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2019 107,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to clean to register

engine and underside covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 101,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper possible cable (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre is bald

engine undertray is insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle clamp is insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre is bald

engine undertray is insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2017 94,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,088 miles

Engine covers & Under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,466 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,736 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,744 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,125 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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MF56 VUX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF56 VUX, 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 MF56 VUX registered?

MF56 VUX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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