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YY06 GWN

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,700 mi
Last recorded92,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 GWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 92,700 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split on side to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear rear wiper insecure

spare wheel flat

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,383 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 77,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,261 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 73,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,934 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,929 miles

Fuel system component insecure FUEL COOLER (7.2.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,754 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,752 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,529 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,773 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,773 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 38,290 miles

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

Unable to fully check seat belts as two seats missing from middle row.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,290 miles

Unable to fully check seat belts as two seats missing from middle row.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,179 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 27,179 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)

Rear wiper blade split.

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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YY06 GWN is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue 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 YY06 GWN, 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 YY06 GWN registered?

YY06 GWN is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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