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MJ06 VVW

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,123 mi
Last recorded133,123 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 133,123 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 133,123 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,029 miles

front tyres srubbing outer edges

Fail 18 Dec 2014 89,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres srubbing outer edges

Fail 30 Dec 2013 84,630 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

can not fully see rear of rear brake discs or pads due to heat sheilds

Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,630 miles

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

can not fully see rear of rear brake discs or pads due to heat sheilds

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 71,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,839 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 28,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MJ06 VVW is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 MJ06 VVW, 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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MJ06 VVW is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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