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BJ06 VSG

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,896 mi
Last recorded99,896 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 99,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 80,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,936 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 78,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,474 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly (rec tracking check)

front wipers starting to smear screen

minor oil leak under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2012 54,914 miles

exhaust back box noisey (rattle from baffles)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 47,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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BJ06 VSG is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ06 VSG, 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 BJ06 VSG registered?

BJ06 VSG is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 VSG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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