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GU03 YSR

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,201 mi
Last recorded165,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YSR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 165,201 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 165,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 148,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 148,377 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 136,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 134,283 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 134,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Only 50% of nearside rear position light illuminating

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 131,808 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 131,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 117,581 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 117,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 112,602 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 112,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

drivers seat has a bolt loose at the back/floor mount

o/s/r door unable to open from outside

Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 65,003 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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GU03 YSR is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU03 YSR, 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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GU03 YSR is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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