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PJ06 LGN

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,371 mi
Last recorded73,371 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 73,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

full under the vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2026 73,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

full under the vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,757 miles

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

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

Front shock absorbers corroded x2

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has surface corrosion

nearside door not opening but opens with the key

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 13 Nov 2024 71,709 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Front shock absorbers corroded x2

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has surface corrosion

nearside door not opening but opens with the key

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 20 Nov 2023 69,626 miles

2 front shockers corroded

3rd row seat belts not tested also centre one 2nd row

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside door not opening from outside but opens with key

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

2 front shockers corroded

3rd row seat belts not checked also centre one 2nd row

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear door not opening from outside but you can open it with the key

rear parking brake cable lightly insecure

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,618 miles

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

2 front shockers corroded

3rd row seat belts not checked also centre one 2nd row

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear door not opening from outside but you can open it with the key

rear parking brake cable lightly insecure

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 66,991 miles

2 x front shockers corroded

Nearside Rear 3RD row adult seat belts not checked seat missing

Nearside Rear Door not opening from outside but you can open it with the key

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

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,016 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat missing adult seat belt not checked

Nearside Rear door not opening from the outside but you can open it with the key

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2021 63,016 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat missing adult seat belt not checked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear tyres aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door not opening from the outside but you can open it with the key

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat missing adult seat belt not checked

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

Nearside Rear door not opening from the outside but you can open it with the key

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 57,769 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2018 55,253 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 55,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 53,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 53,285 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)

Pass 12 May 2016 50,766 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 47,589 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 47,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 45,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 36,890 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 36,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 32,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,199 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 24,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 21,132 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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PJ06 LGN is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 LGN, 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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PJ06 LGN is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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