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YL55 SYZ

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,259 mi
Last recorded59,259 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,520 miles

third row seats and belts not tested as seats not present

Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

third row seats and belts not tested as seats not present

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,318 miles

near side rear tyre sidewall starting too perish/crack

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,851 miles

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,971 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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YL55 SYZ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL55 SYZ, 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 YL55 SYZ registered?

YL55 SYZ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is YL55 SYZ safe to buy?

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