2006 Citroen C8 2.0L Diesel · GJ06 AEW

The Citroen C8 shows a concerning roadworthiness pattern rather than a stable one. The most recent test on 2 June 2025 at 143,650 miles recorded a failure with no defects listed, repeating a pattern seen in 2024 and 2023 where the car failed the day before or just after a pass. On 29 May 2024 at 140,516 miles and 30 May 2023 at 136,454 miles the vehicle failed with no defects recorded, then passed on 6 June 2024 at 140,517 miles and 31 May 2023 at 136,456 miles. This repeated fail-pass sequence within days suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than resolved mechanical faults, and the buyer should treat the current status as unverified until a fresh test is seen. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2006 vehicle, averaging near 7,182 miles per year. The record moves from 136,454 miles in May 2023 to 140,517 miles in June 2024, then to 143,650 miles by June 2025. That is roughly 4,000 miles in the first interval and 3,100 in the second, showing light annual use in later life. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear, and the sparse clean history gives little evidence of heavy drivetrain stress, though low recent use can allow corrosion and perished rubber to develop unnoticed. Because every failure and pass carries no recorded defects, the DVSA data offers no flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity. The recurring same-day or next-day fail-pass behaviour points to either tester rejection on undocumented grounds or owner presentation problems. A buyer must commission an independent inspection of the braking system for binding calipers, check underside and sills for corrosion, and verify the exhaust emissions and suspension components physically before purchase. Given the vehicle is twenty years old with 143,650 miles, the lack of written advisories should not be read as a clean bill of health. The repeated failures without listed defects mean the MOT trail alone cannot confirm roadworthiness. Inspect the vehicle in person and seek a current test certificate before committing funds.