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YX56 ONJ

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,110 mi
Last recorded125,110 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ONJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,110 miles

Offside Front door card trim sticking

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

coolant level low

transmission service on dash

Fail 25 Aug 2022 125,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front door card trim sticking

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

coolant level low

transmission service on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower lamp unit craked

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

middle exhaust bracket damage but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust section rusty and peeling

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower nearside rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 106,954 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower nearside rear lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 96,697 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,151 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp incorrect colour fog light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats in the boot ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp incorrect colour fog light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats in the boot ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,091 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in the boot ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 76,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in the boot ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,372 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 66,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,568 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,253 miles

All four tyres some parts of the tread slightly higher than others.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,253 miles

All four tyres some parts of the tread slightly higher than others.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 42,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 35,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,281 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,625 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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YX56 ONJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YX56 ONJ, 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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YX56 ONJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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