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PO56 XJV

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 XJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,123 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,046 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,460 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,429 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,662 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,507 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2010 35,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r seat belt mount has part missing but securing belt

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre outer wall/tread

Fail 7 Sep 2009 22,766 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r seat belt mount has part missing but securing belt

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre outer wall/tread

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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PO56 XJV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 PO56 XJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO56 XJV registered?

PO56 XJV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is PO56 XJV safe to buy?

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