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PV55 JXU

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,795 mi
Last recorded138,795 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 JXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 138,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 131,371 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 131,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads half worn

nearside rear tyre low on tread and worn on edges

offside handbrake performance alot lower then nearside

offside steering rack slightly bent

Pass 2 Aug 2011 100,384 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

rear brake discs wear can be seen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,559 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,413 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,389 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 20,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PV55 JXU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PV55 JXU, 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 PV55 JXU registered?

PV55 JXU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is PV55 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 JXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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