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DV03 PUU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,408 mi
Last recorded94,408 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 PUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,408 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 94,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,399 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Light front screen damage

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Wire loom loose under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,608 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 80,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,037 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,037 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,806 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 66,806 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

slight play in rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,046 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,853 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,454 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,454 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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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DV03 PUU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DV03 PUU, 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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DV03 PUU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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