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DF03 ZSZ

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,287 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 123,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 115,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 113,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 112,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,078 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 60,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 194,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 158,806 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DF03 ZSZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DF03 ZSZ, 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 DF03 ZSZ registered?

DF03 ZSZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DF03 ZSZ safe to buy?

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