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OE56 BMU

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,743 mi
Last recorded95,743 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 95,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 85,810 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 85,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,752 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 66,862 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 66,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,646 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,968 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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OE56 BMU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE56 BMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 BMU registered?

OE56 BMU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is OE56 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 BMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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