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VN56 ZGJ

2006 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,639 mi
Last recorded109,639 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 ZGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 109,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on exhaust back box

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting

Fail 4 Jan 2023 109,639 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on exhaust back box

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting

Pass 1 Mar 2022 107,470 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,470 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,089 miles

Front tyre wear on inner edges o/s and n/s

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear eye level brake light 50% working

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,729 miles

O/s/f rackend has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,055 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on exhaust

segments of the eye level stop light not working

Fail 4 Jan 2017 86,055 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on exhaust

segments of the eye level stop light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,822 miles

corrosion on exhaust

rear seats missing unable to check rear seat belts

segments of eye level stop light inop

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2015 82,822 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

rear seats missing unable to check rear seat belts

segments of eye level stop light inop

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,480 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 66,480 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)

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

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no anti slip rubber on clutch pedal

offside + nearside front tyres worn low on outer edges

unable to check rear seats and seat belts as seats have been removed

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,928 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,461 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,647 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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VN56 ZGJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN56 ZGJ, 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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VN56 ZGJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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