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GF03 JXJ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,840 mi
Last recorded130,840 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 JXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 130,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 119,519 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle covered in snow

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,270 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 117,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,000 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,176 miles

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

heater pipes underneath vehicle corroded and seeping

Pass 2 May 2014 110,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 110,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,298 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,014 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,538 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 76,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,281 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,588 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 32,588 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/r tyre tread on 1.6 mm

o/s/f tyre tread on 1.6 mm

Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,098 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 24,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GF03 JXJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF03 JXJ, 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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GF03 JXJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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