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ML56 PNX

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,752 mi
Last recorded120,752 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 PNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 120,752 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2017 119,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre deteriorated, outer edge of tread area worn low

Pass 3 May 2016 99,906 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 99,906 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 84,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2015 84,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2014 69,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 60,894 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 52,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,920 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,474 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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ML56 PNX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML56 PNX, 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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ML56 PNX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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