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GY03 WXX

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,714 mi
Last recorded157,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 157,714 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 157,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 147,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 137,464 miles

Both front wiper blades split to ends.

Rear wash not working.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 137,455 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades split to ends.

Rear wash not working.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 125,931 miles

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

n/s/r upper side light inop

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

unable to open n/s side door from outside

Pass 18 Jun 2010 113,320 miles

gear box whine when in gear

unable to open n/s side sliding door from outside handle

Fail 16 Jun 2010 113,198 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

gear box whine when in gear

unable to open n/s side sliding door from outside handle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,956 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split.

Fail 6 Jun 2007 67,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,228 miles

left hand rear top side lamp not working

only five seats fitted at time of test two rear seats missing

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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GY03 WXX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY03 WXX, 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 GY03 WXX registered?

GY03 WXX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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