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YG06 YKN

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 YKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,049 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 114,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,739 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,193 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,193 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,967 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,487 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,681 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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YG06 YKN is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG06 YKN, 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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YG06 YKN is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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