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GR03 BZA

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,249 mi
Last recorded119,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 119,249 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

offside rear door not opening

scratch on windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,287 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake disc shields missing

both rear upper sidelights n/w

coolant pipes corroded under vehicle

no third row seats fitted at test

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on edges

unable to open o/s side door from outside

Fail 30 Dec 2011 103,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake disc shields missing

both rear upper sidelights n/w

coolant pipes corroded under vehicle

no third row seats fitted at test

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on edges

unable to open o/s side door from outside

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,839 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

When windscreen washers activated nearside headlamp washer squirts water in front on the vehicle.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 88,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

When windscreen washers activated nearside headlamp washer squirts water in front on the vehicle.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr door can not be opened from outside

Fail 3 Dec 2009 72,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr door can not be opened from outside

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,145 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 54,145 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,614 miles

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

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

exhaust system very rusty but not blowing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,372 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 28,372 miles

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

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

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 BZA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GR03 BZA, 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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GR03 BZA is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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