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MT56 JBV

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,652 mi
Last recorded145,652 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 JBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 145,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,801 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 137,801 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside front lower ball joint gaiter perished

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,384 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 16 Nov 2016 125,384 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,925 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre on limit on outer edges.

Both rear tyre perished and starting to split.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 112,925 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre on limit on outer edges.

Both rear tyre perished and starting to split.

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,276 miles

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Small splits in both front anti-roll bar link gaiters

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,524 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,064 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,329 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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MT56 JBV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT56 JBV, 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 MT56 JBV registered?

MT56 JBV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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