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NJ06 OBR

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,168 mi
Last recorded114,168 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 OBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front subframe and supporting panels

early signs of age related corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear outer sills

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s front tyre has wear to the inner edge

very slight play detected in the n/s track rod end

Fail 2 Dec 2025 114,168 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front subframe and supporting panels

early signs of age related corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear outer sills

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s front tyre has wear to the inner edge

very slight play detected in the n/s track rod end

Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,954 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/front tyre has wear to the outer edge

o/s and n/s rear tyres have wear to the edges

o/s rear tyre has age related cracking in the tread area

washers have a poor delivery

Fail 15 Nov 2023 103,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/front tyre has wear to the outer edge

o/s and n/s rear tyres have wear to the edges

o/s rear tyre has age related cracking in the tread area

washers have a poor delivery

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,913 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres have wear to the edges

o/s rear tyre has age related cracking to the inner tread area

o/s/front tyre has wear to the edges

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row and o/s centre row

o/s n/s rear tyres have slight wear to the inside edges

o/s rear tyre has slight age related cracking

o/s/front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2021 96,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 93,922 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 93,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,517 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 87,510 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,130 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 61,017 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,733 miles

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

front pads low,front discs worn

rear tyres perrished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,585 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

The parking brake lever has a lot of free play when the parking brake is applied and, although is holding securely, may require attention.

There were no rear seats fitted to the vehicle at time of test so the rear seatbelts and their anchors could not be tested.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 35,538 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

The parking brake lever has a lot of free play when the parking brake is applied and, although is holding securely, may require attention.

There were no rear seats fitted to the vehicle at time of test so the rear seatbelts and their anchors could not be tested.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,867 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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NJ06 OBR is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NJ06 OBR, 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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NJ06 OBR is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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