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GY03 WYL

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,154 mi
Last recorded121,154 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,154 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 121,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 117,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads starting to get low

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,923 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 108,923 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 103,102 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear washer inop

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,604 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r lamp damaged but serviceable

Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,604 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r lamp damaged but serviceable

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,781 miles

Nearside rear door does not open from outside

Offside inner track rod slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,781 miles

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

Nearside rear door does not open from outside

Offside inner track rod slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o\s\f tyre wearing on outside edge

rear seats removed\2

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,658 miles

boot seat removed,seat belts not checked as receivers on seats.

lips on front brake discs.

n/s/r door wont open from outside.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot seats removed,seat belts not checked as recievers on seats.

lips on front brake discs.

n/s/r door wont open from outside.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,448 miles

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

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 WYL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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