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RK56 ZXS

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,205 mi
Last recorded80,205 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,205 miles

fluid evident around power steering rack assembly. recommend inspection

imbalance evident on rear braking system. recommend inspection

play evident in o/s/f steering rack track-rod. recommend renewal

Fail 1 Feb 2013 80,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

fluid evident around power steering rack assembly. recommend inspection

imbalance evident on rear braking system. recommend inspection

play evident in o/s/f steering rack track-rod. recommend renewal

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,217 miles

o/s/r brake has a high braking imbalance evident

power steering reservior has fluid evident on its pipe recomened checking of pipe

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 61,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,864 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 37,752 miles

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

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

Rear bench seat not secured to floor slide fixings correctly

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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RK56 ZXS is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RK56 ZXS, 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

How do I check the history of RK56 ZXS?

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What year was RK56 ZXS registered?

RK56 ZXS is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is RK56 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK56 ZXS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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