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SM56 CXP

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,097 mi
Last recorded236,097 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 CXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 236,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2013 218,090 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 196,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 196,192 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 165,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 155,110 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 155,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,867 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2009 120,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front inner rack end has slight play

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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SM56 CXP is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM56 CXP, 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 SM56 CXP registered?

SM56 CXP is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is SM56 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 CXP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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