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CX03 NKL

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,948 mi
Last recorded113,948 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 NKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 113,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,946 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 93,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 84,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,563 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r upper side light n/w

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,610 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables to both rear brakes corroded and draging slightly in outer cables

offside lever on caliper for handbrake not returning fully

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

handbrake cable plastic coating breaking up and inner cable rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2009 58,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

handbrake cable plastic coating breaking up and inner cable rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,531 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 44,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,242 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 34,242 miles

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

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

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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CX03 NKL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,574 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 CX03 NKL, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX03 NKL registered?

CX03 NKL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is CX03 NKL safe to buy?

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