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AV56 SWO

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,566 mi
Last recorded144,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 144,566 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 132,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 123,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front scratch mark by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 123,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front scratch mark by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,641 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 121,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 114,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 105,840 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 105,838 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 146,397 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 86,306 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,306 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,608 miles

20% imbalance front brakes

brake pedal rubber worn

mid rear seatbelt slow to retract

n.s. inner cv gator damp but can not see any fault with gator ??

o.s.f.seat belt slow to retract

steering rack looks damp ??

tread getting low n.s.f. tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

20% imbalance front brakes

brake pedal rubber worn

mid rear seatbelt slow to retract

n.s. inner cv gator damp but can not see any fault with gator ??

o.s.f.seat belt slow to retract

steering rack looks damp ??

tread getting low n.s.f. tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,591 miles

brake pedal worn

engine managment light on

n.s. inner cv gator damp

o.s.f. and all middle seat belts getting slow to retract

sealant on o.s. track rod end gator

small cracks in rear tyres

Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,591 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal worn

engine managment light on

o.s.f. and all middle seat belts getting slow to retract

small cracks in rear tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,009 miles

cut n.s.f. tyre side wall

o.s. handbrake cable rusty ??

slight rubbing front brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,500 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,095 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 28,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AV56 SWO is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV56 SWO, 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 AV56 SWO registered?

AV56 SWO is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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