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BG55 YNB

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,041 miles

Central Lower windscreen has cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 104,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Central Lower windscreen has cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,887 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Also rubber slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,370 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,304 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust (middle pipe and rear box) are corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,443 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 52,443 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,958 miles

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

lips on front brake discs.

rear exhaust box rusty.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in o/s/r light lense.

n/s wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,769 miles

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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BG55 YNB is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG55 YNB, 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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BG55 YNB is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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