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5555DYJ

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,803 mi
Last recorded74,803 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555DYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,803 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 74,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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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5555DYJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 5555DYJ, 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 5555DYJ registered?

5555DYJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is 5555DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5555DYJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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