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SC55 YSW

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,725 mi
Last recorded103,725 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 YSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s wiper poor.

slight play in both steering rack ends and o/s/f lower ball joint.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 103,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges

Exhaust centre mount rusted away but adequately supported

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

Handbrake long travel

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint and dust cover perished

Slight play in rack ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,785 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,262 miles

Coolant leak

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,213 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 73,402 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 73,116 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 57,093 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 57,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,866 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 32,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SC55 YSW is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SC55 YSW, 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 SC55 YSW registered?

SC55 YSW is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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