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YC56 VLF

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,739 mi
Last recorded158,739 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 158,739 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 158,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 132,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front bottom arms rear bushes slight movement

front subframe rusty

handbrake travel

o/s/f steering rack side tube slight movement

rear springs rusty

slight oil leak from intercooler

Fail 19 Nov 2018 132,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front bottom arms rear bushes slight movement

front subframe rusty

handbrake travel

o/s/f steering rack side tube slight movement

rear springs rusty

slight oil leak from intercooler

Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,196 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check seatbelt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Dec 2017 125,196 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check seatbelt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 113,400 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 113,400 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,599 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 100,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,603 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,961 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,785 miles

handbrake travel nearing limits of no reserve travel.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,694 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,204 miles

handbrake travel long,

Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,901 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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YC56 VLF is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC56 VLF, 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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YC56 VLF is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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