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GU03 YSW

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,399 mi
Last recorded89,399 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

All rear seat belts not tested or checked, rear seats folded

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

parking brake cable insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2016 74,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,256 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,993 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 53,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r door

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,895 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,106 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,276 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 YSW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YSW, 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 GU03 YSW registered?

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

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