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YA55 MZJ

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,957 mi
Last recorded132,957 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 MZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe under bottom engine mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear door outer door handle sticking

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 126,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S/FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND O/S/REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 118,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S/FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND O/S/REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 112,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/front (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 112,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding and o/s/rear (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/front (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/front (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,978 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/front (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,504 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 86,499 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 124,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 124,337 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,873 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,873 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,855 miles

exhaust rusting

slight play in o/side rack end

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 40,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre belts not checked child seats fitted

front pads low discs worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre belts not checked child seats fitted

front pads low discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,672 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 28,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YA55 MZJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YA55 MZJ, 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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YA55 MZJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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