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AP06 LXH

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,950 mi
Last recorded172,950 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 LXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 172,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 172,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 168,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp slight intensity reduction

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,546 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 101,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,976 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link {link pin} (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,497 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (7.1.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 17 Feb 2017 79,497 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (7.1.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limiit (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,536 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,573 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,819 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,868 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting starting to come away from pipe.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,864 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 25,792 miles

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

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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AP06 LXH is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP06 LXH, 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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AP06 LXH is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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