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RO56 WZH

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,680 mi
Last recorded163,680 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 WZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2016 163,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2015 148,328 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 148,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr tyre has cut in tread

rear tailpipe mounting broken

Pass 10 Jan 2014 128,302 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 128,294 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 117,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,423 miles

Advanced corrosion to n/s/f macpherson strut tube

O/s headlamp some flickering on start up and slight delay

Oil leak from intercooler area

Slight play in o/s antiroll bar link joints

Some wear deterioration and movement to front suspension arm bushes

Two child seats on rear seat preventing full examination of adult belts

Fail 5 Jan 2012 108,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

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

Advanced corrosion to n/s/f macpherson strut tube

Both rear brake discs worn close to service limits

O/s headlamp some flickering on start up and slight delay

Oil leak from intercooler area

Slight play in o/s antiroll bar link joints

Some wear deterioration and movement to front suspension arm bushes

Two child seats on rear seat preventing full examination of adult belts

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,248 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,127 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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RO56 WZH is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RO56 WZH, 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 RO56 WZH registered?

RO56 WZH is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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