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GJ03 HNZ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,143 mi
Last recorded176,143 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 176,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 161,625 miles

front tyres worn more on outer edges.

rear exhaust link pipe thin on join.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 161,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn more on outer edges.

rear exhaust link pipe thin on join.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 146,503 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 146,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 131,475 miles

Near side upper rear side light not working.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 121,193 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,979 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,213 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 90,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,119 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,874 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,871 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,885 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 35,883 miles

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

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 HNZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GJ03 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

GJ03 HNZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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