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YY56 JWV

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 JWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front MISTING OF FUEL ON ENGINE NOT DRIPPING

Front WIPERS POOR

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SCRUBBED OFF VERY THIN (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SCRUBBED OFF AGE RELATED CRACKS AND 3 NAILS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SCRUBBED OFF AGE RELATED CRACKS AND 1 NAIL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osf door top hinge requires attenetion

osf tyre inner edge slight scrub

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 29 Oct 2016 81,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osf door top hinge requires attenetion

osf tyre inner edge slight scrub

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,102 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AND SCRUBBED OFF

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7MM VERY CLOSE AND SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AXLE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE SCRUBBED

SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Fail 7 Nov 2015 73,095 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AND SCRUBBED OFF

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7MM VERY CLOSE AND SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AXLE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE SCRUBBED

SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,621 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 60,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,895 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,865 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,851 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating but not blowing

nsf tyre has several cuts but no cords or ply showing

Fail 2 Nov 2011 44,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating but not blowing

nsf tyre has several cuts but no cords or ply showing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 36,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Oct 2009 29,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YY56 JWV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YY56 JWV, 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 JWV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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