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PJ06 GMV

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,699 mi
Last recorded109,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 GMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 109,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 107,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 105,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 98,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 98,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,518 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 82,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,379 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 69,379 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,845 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 3 May 2014 51,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 51,485 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,072 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 41,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 35,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

imbalance at front brakes ( new discs and pads fitted - brakes straight on road )

o/s rear child seat though secure appears not to be strapped in by means of seat belt ( PLEASE CHECK )

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

weak return at both rear most seatbelts

wheel trims and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,446 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,446 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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PJ06 GMV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PJ06 GMV, 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 PJ06 GMV registered?

PJ06 GMV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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