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YY55 RUO

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 RUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,559 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill bent on jacking point

both rear tyres cracking on the outer edge

can not get to rear seat belts due to luggage

handbrake cable corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 73,648 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket brocken (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 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 Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill bent on jacking point

both rear tyres cracking on the outer edge

can not get to rear seat belts due to luggage

handbrake cable corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,154 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,847 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,336 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,019 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 27,019 miles

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

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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YY55 RUO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY55 RUO, 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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YY55 RUO is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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