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YS55 VRD

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 94,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre on limit

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,994 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,777 miles

both front tyres wearing low on both edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 67,900 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear upper side light not working.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,174 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,322 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,309 miles

Characters on Front & Rear Number Plates Not Spaced Correctly Between 5 & V

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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YS55 VRD is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS55 VRD, 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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YS55 VRD is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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