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VX06 XKH

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,564 miles

Nearside Rear 1 out of 2 side lamp inop

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 1 out of 2 side lamp inop

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged, no white showing

Fail 2 Nov 2020 89,563 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on caliper seized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear 1 out of 2 side lamp inop

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 1 out of 2 side lamp inop

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged, no white showing

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,959 miles

Brake pad low warning on in dash

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 78,948 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on caliper fully engaged (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad low warning on in dash

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,347 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) and perished.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,484 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 54,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,762 miles

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

offside rear tyre uneven on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,405 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 30,403 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs show signs of wear

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge of tread,also showing cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,414 miles

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

all three wiper blades split at ends

front brake pads show signs of wear

shallow cracks in offside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,583 miles

front brake pads and discs show signs of wear

no liquid from rear wash jet

oil leakage from engine

Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,583 miles

no liquid from rear wash jet

oil leakage from engine

front brake pads and discs show signs of wear

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,245 miles

shallow cracks in sidewall of nearside front tyre

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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VX06 XKH is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX06 XKH, 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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VX06 XKH is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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