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YR06 JVL

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,368 mi
Last recorded108,368 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 JVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,368 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 99,105 miles

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

all tyres will soon need attention ,low tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,474 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 88,372 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,212 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

n/s/r seat missing [not allowing for full seatbelt inspection]

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Mar 2013 67,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

n/s/r seat missing [not allowing for full seatbelt inspection]

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and nail in tread and tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,878 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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YR06 JVL is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR06 JVL, 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 YR06 JVL registered?

YR06 JVL is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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