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BJ56 VHX

2006 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,999 mi
Last recorded110,999 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 110,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 105,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,803 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,861 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,117 miles

Child seats fitted to the offside and centre rear

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,117 miles

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

Child seats fitted to the offside and centre rear

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,892 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and centre rear seats

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and centre rear seats

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear door lock difficult to unlock

wipers slightly noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

lower engine covers fitted

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,653 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes tight

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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BJ56 VHX is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ56 VHX, 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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BJ56 VHX is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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