CarVerify

Free Car Check

SU06 KPL

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,323 mi
Last recorded96,323 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 KPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 96,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle bushes slightly split

windscreen cracked scuttle panel area

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row nearside and centre seats ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge tread depth 3mm

evidence of coolant leak at metal webasto pipes

front brake discs corroded,scored,worn

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler at nearside floorpan (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row nearside and centre seats ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge tread depth 3mm

evidence of coolant leak at metal webasto pipes

front brake discs corroded,scored,worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,612 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,608 miles

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

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

front brake binding both Wheel bearings not checked (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,693 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 60,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,597 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 50,594 miles

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

Screw/nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,841 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,839 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,474 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,385 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 16,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SU06 KPL is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SU06 KPL, 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

How do I check the history of SU06 KPL?

You can check the full history of SU06 KPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SU06 KPL registered?

SU06 KPL is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is SU06 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU06 KPL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SU06 KPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SU06 KPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.