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YA06 XVL

2006 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 XVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,867 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 100,867 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,005 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 72,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013
Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,765 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear, rear seatbelt unable to test due to seat not installed

Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear, rear seatbelt unable to test due to seat not installed

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,420 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 29,420 miles

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

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

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

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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YA06 XVL is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YA06 XVL, 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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YA06 XVL is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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