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VU06 DTN

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,124 mi
Last recorded171,124 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 DTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2023 171,124 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All rear seats absent at time of test

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 170,891 miles

All rear seats absent at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2021 170,891 miles

All rear seats absent at time of test

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 169,817 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 169,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 169,131 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 169,131 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 166,696 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 166,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 161,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 155,573 miles

front brake pads low

osr tyre is close to legal limit

Fail 9 Jun 2015 155,573 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake pads low

osr tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2014 142,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 142,749 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 119,007 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 119,007 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,378 miles

n/s 3rd row seat not fitted

n/s mirror missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,045 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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VU06 DTN is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU06 DTN, 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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VU06 DTN is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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