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SO06 XGU

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 XGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,359 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned S light fitted wrong way (1.1.A.3a)

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

Brake pipes painted

Corrosion several places underside

Crack in windscreen not in view

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,098 miles

Offside Rear Park brake may require adjustment

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,261 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,784 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 48,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,498 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,075 miles

offside handbrake just reaching required standard

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,749 miles

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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SO06 XGU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO06 XGU, 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 SO06 XGU registered?

SO06 XGU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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