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VO56 XUU

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

179,068 mi
Last recorded179,068 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 179,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 169,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 159,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 159,887 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 159,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear seats removed at time of test

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 153,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 153,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 145,193 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 145,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside rear seat not presented for test

Pass 23 Jan 2013 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

headlamp washers inop.

nearside mirror loose

nearside rear door only opens on electrical mechanism

Fail 23 Jan 2013 129,279 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

headlamp washers inop.

nearside mirror loose

nearside rear door only opens on electrical mechanism

Pass 26 Jan 2012 111,017 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 111,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

sat nav brackets on screen in drivers view (removed)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,798 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 88,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,281 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 66,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VO56 XUU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VO56 XUU, 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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VO56 XUU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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