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OV56 CVX

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,926 mi
Last recorded101,926 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 94,560 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror casing held with tape (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 May 2016 94,550 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror casing held with tape (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 83,559 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 May 2015 83,559 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,527 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,828 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 73,651 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE PERISHD

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,651 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE PERISHD

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,104 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,262 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front wiper blades starting to split

front and rear brake discs wearing

play in the offside steering rack inner joint

unable to clearly view the front and rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear door requires attention as it opens but not fully but enough to check aperture and belt anchor

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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OV56 CVX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV56 CVX, 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 OV56 CVX registered?

OV56 CVX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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