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GJ03 EWA

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

141,142 mi
Last recorded141,142 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 EWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 141,142 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,131 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,442 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 138,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 138,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 129,666 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 129,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,293 miles

front 2 and off side rear seats fitted

front tyres uneaven wear

Fail 16 Dec 2014 117,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front 2 and off side rear seats fitted

front tyres uneaven wear

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,940 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Nov 2013 103,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 92,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,592 miles

exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 80,591 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,771 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 55,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2008 39,152 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 39,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,924 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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GJ03 EWA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 GJ03 EWA, 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 GJ03 EWA registered?

GJ03 EWA is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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