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MM06 VXE

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

275,547 mi
Last recorded275,547 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 VXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 275,547 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 170,032 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 170,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 268,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 268,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 259,545 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 259,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 153,003 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 151,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 135,901 miles

Engine noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,108 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r brakes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly and has nail in tread

Fail 2 Jul 2012 121,108 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front lower arm bushes perished

n/s/r brakes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly and has nail in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,117 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STRONG ADVISE:Play in nearside front bottom suspension arm ball joint

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,904 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 62,356 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MM06 VXE is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MM06 VXE, 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 MM06 VXE registered?

MM06 VXE is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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