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GR03 BYL

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,983 mi
Last recorded56,983 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

third row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,260 miles

ADVISE O/S front tyre @ 3mm of tread wear . †O/S rear tyre @ 2mm of tread wear .

Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,623 miles

ADVISE Rear wiper split

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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GR03 BYL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GR03 BYL, 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 GR03 BYL registered?

GR03 BYL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is GR03 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 BYL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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