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DY03 NVV

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,737 mi
Last recorded94,737 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 NVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 94,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,484 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,244 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 91,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 88,757 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,944 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,142 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,146 miles

all rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

tread depths getting low on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,055 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,695 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,537 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 57,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,012 miles

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

offside & nearside front seats are only seats fitted at time of test, no other seat belts checked.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 40,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside & nearside front seats are only seats fitted at time of test, no other seat belts checked.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,363 miles

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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DY03 NVV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DY03 NVV, 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 DY03 NVV registered?

DY03 NVV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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