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SW56 VVJ

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,310 mi
Last recorded99,310 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 99,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,505 miles

2x rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly coroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 92,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2x rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly coroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,481 miles

cv joint , discs , brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,312 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,312 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs scored in places

handbrake cable at lever has corrosion in places

osf door has slight damage

osf door hinge loose door difficult to open and shut

Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs scored in places

handbrake cable at lever has corrosion in places

osf door has slight damage

osf door hinge loose door difficult to open and shut

Fail 14 Oct 2010 42,600 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,600 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009

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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SW56 VVJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW56 VVJ, 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 SW56 VVJ registered?

SW56 VVJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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