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T7 OLV

2006 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,484 mi
Last recorded164,484 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 OLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 164,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,651 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,650 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,393 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 90,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn from inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,067 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,018 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,356 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,624 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,549 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 35,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,642 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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T7 OLV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T7 OLV, 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 T7 OLV registered?

T7 OLV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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