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AP06 TLJ

2006 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 TLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,402 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,418 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,770 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,797 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,747 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 41,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,976 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,975 miles

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

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

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

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 TLJ is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP06 TLJ, 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 AP06 TLJ registered?

AP06 TLJ is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is AP06 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 TLJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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