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YY56 AKP

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,230 mi
Last recorded139,230 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 139,230 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat slight lateral movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 119,026 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,016 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 104,016 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,475 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle inoperative but electric button works

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,473 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner bead split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner bead splt (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle inoperative but electric button works

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 102,891 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' and offside upper (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,245 miles

child seat fitted to centre rear seat

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,189 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 87,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,227 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,468 miles

Rear silencer casing corroded.

Slight play in drivers seat assembly

Unable to inspect rear seat belts fully due to child seats fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,469 miles

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

Unable to check rear seat belts fully due to child seats fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,823 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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YY56 AKP is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY56 AKP, 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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YY56 AKP is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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