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PJ56 XXL

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,283 miles

Central Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central ()

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,283 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central ()

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,896 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,590 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 75,588 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,213 miles

front pads getting low, and front discs showing signs of wear

Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads getting low, and front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,491 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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PJ56 XXL 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 72.7%.

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 PJ56 XXL, 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 PJ56 XXL registered?

PJ56 XXL is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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