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YM06 FXU

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,852 mi
Last recorded177,852 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 FXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 177,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 177,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 171,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 167,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 162,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 152,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 141,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 126,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 109,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,801 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,428 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are below 1.6mm on the outer part off their tread.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,605 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 33,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,739 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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YM06 FXU is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YM06 FXU, 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 YM06 FXU registered?

YM06 FXU is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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