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SC05 ETC

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,565 mi
Last recorded144,565 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 ETC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,565 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 144,565 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 127,624 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 127,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 105,347 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,592 miles

offside side loading door does not operate electronically

Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,592 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside side loading door does not operate electronically

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,996 miles

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

Nearside front brake slight bind

offside parking brake effort could be improved

Fail 24 Nov 2011 75,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake slight bind

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

offside parking brake effort could be improved

Second row seat access handles on `B` pillar insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SC05 ETC 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 63.6%.

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 SC05 ETC, 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 SC05 ETC registered?

SC05 ETC is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is SC05 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 ETC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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