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EG03 ZSN

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 ZSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s wiper blade has a slight split.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,420 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting in poor condition.

removable seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,420 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting in poor condition.

removable seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn

Front brake pads worn low

Front subframe corroded

N/S/R door difficult to close

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s & o/s front upper anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers split.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,021 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s & o/s front upper anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers split.

o/s rear exhaust silencer deteriorated. (replacement advised).

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,126 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,126 miles

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,517 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front head lamp aim on lower limits

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,614 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,222 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EG03 ZSN is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EG03 ZSN, 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 EG03 ZSN registered?

EG03 ZSN is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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