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GY03 WXZ

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,377 mi
Last recorded104,377 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,377 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 20 Jan 2017 104,377 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,237 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,565 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 92,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,926 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 83,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,902 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,888 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 70,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 62,986 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,075 miles

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

all brake discs for wear

Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,132 miles

both front wiper blades split, but still provide view of road, new required.

exhaust rear silencer joint badly corroded and leaking slightly.

slight play present in offside steering arm.

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 WXZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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