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YK06 SXU

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,209 mi
Last recorded191,209 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 SXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 191,209 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 191,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,063 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,063 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,064 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,411 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,461 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,931 miles

Front wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,001 miles

cannot see rear inner pad thickness

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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YK06 SXU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK06 SXU, 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 YK06 SXU registered?

YK06 SXU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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