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MK06 WYL

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,884 mi
Last recorded148,884 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 WYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 148,884 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 148,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 140,373 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 140,373 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 130,262 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 111,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 May 2014 111,504 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,331 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,770 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread getting low

slight movment in handbrake lever

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,154 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 47,391 miles

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

N/S/R seat not fitted at time of test.

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

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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MK06 WYL is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK06 WYL, 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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MK06 WYL is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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