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BG56 SBX

2006 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 SBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,162 miles

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,161 miles

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

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,560 miles

Nearside rear tyre below limit on edge.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre below limit on edge.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,445 miles

Mid section of exhaust has a bracket broken

Several small windscreen chips outside of zone a

Fail 9 Mar 2015 71,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Mid section of exhaust has a bracket broken

Several small windscreen chips outside of zone a

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,489 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 54,932 miles

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

front wipers starting to get worn

kiddy seats fitted to 3 seats n/s/rear rear n/s/r behind front seat and center seat behind front seats

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 43,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,121 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,959 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 SBX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

BG56 SBX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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