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GU03 ZPZ

2003 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,431 mi
Last recorded86,431 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 ZPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 86,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 86,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust clamp missing for rear silencer

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 78,599 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,998 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 69,998 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,505 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 57,505 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,542 miles

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

aircon pump leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

aircon pump leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,429 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 34,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,682 miles

Rear silencer extremley corroded but not blowing possible early att required

Wiper blades slightly splitting at ends

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 ZPZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

GU03 ZPZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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