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DG03 BBX

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,146 mi
Last recorded96,146 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,146 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,146 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,824 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s 2nd row seat fitted with a child seat

n/s/r 3rd row seat not fitted

o/s/f Sun visor insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s 2nd row seat fitted with a child seat

n/s/r 3rd row seat not fitted

o/s/f Sun visor insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,013 miles

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

the rear shock absorbers seem to be fitted up side down

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,377 miles

rear middle seat seatbelt slow to retract

nearside front tyre outer edges worn

offside front tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

offside front tyre outer edges worn

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,884 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 39,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,166 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 26,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG03 BBX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG03 BBX, 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 DG03 BBX registered?

DG03 BBX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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