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BG56 OBV

2006 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,876 mi
Last recorded110,876 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 110,876 miles

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

Sill(s) corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 110,875 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,251 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer mid row seat not fitted at time of testing

Nearside park brake effort requirements only just met adjustment/repair required

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 105,165 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer mid row seat not fitted at time of testing

Nearside park brake effort requirements only just met adjustment/repair required

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,922 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 92,579 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 85,033 miles

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 6 Nov 2019 84,928 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,283 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 79,281 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,306 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 72,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 9 Nov 2015 56,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,277 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,277 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2012 40,061 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,301 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,002 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in side wall. not to cords

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,331 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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BG56 OBV is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG56 OBV, 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 BG56 OBV registered?

BG56 OBV is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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