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YG06 YKO

2006 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,171 mi
Last recorded71,171 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 YKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,171 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 71,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,132 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 68,126 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,405 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 65,405 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,377 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 47,017 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,631 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 YKO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKO, 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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What year was YG06 YKO registered?

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

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