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AV06 VBN

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,169 mi
Last recorded215,169 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 215,169 miles

Front Upper spring mounting plate fixings in poor condition offside and nearside

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 215,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper spring mounting plate fixings in poor condition offside and nearside

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 215,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tailpipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2021 214,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

plug missing from scuttle allowing water to enter engine ecu

washer bottle top missing

Fail 22 Jul 2021 214,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake calipers pipes (1.1.11 (c))

power steering reservoir overfilled

rear exhaust silencer corroding

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 214,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front springs top mounting areas corroding slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front brake pad wire broken

rear exhaust silencer corroding

scratches in windscreen

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 214,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

scratches on windscreen

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 213,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 212,121 miles

both front anti roll bar links have small play and rubbers are perished

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 209,518 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubbers perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 209,168 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 209,149 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 194,876 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 153,926 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 126,469 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 126,447 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,359 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 101,179 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,101 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 81,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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AV06 VBN is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV06 VBN, 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 AV06 VBN registered?

AV06 VBN is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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