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PL06 VDJ

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,046 mi
Last recorded144,046 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 VDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 144,046 miles

O/S/R brake low

Pass 12 Jun 2016 131,000 miles

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

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Service brake just met .It may need adjustment or repair

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,304 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 126,194 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 113,860 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,339 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,475 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,475 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,781 miles

Front Brake pads and discs are worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,611 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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PL06 VDJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL06 VDJ, 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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PL06 VDJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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