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GD03 DJZ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,608 mi
Last recorded131,608 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 DJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,586 miles

handbrake 16%

Fail 24 Sep 2015 119,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 96,477 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,631 miles

airbag light

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,631 miles

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

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

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

airbag light

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010
Fail 2 Jul 2010

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2008 47,627 miles

ADVISE N/S rear tyre tread at 3mm ...O/S reartyre tread at 2mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,627 miles

ADVISE N/S rear tyre tread at 3mm ...O/S reartyre tread at 2mm

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,244 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,238 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,239 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 34,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,744 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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GD03 DJZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GD03 DJZ, 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 GD03 DJZ registered?

GD03 DJZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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