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GY03 WYP

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,683 mi
Last recorded57,683 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,683 miles

intermittent fault on front and rear side lights

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

scratches and dents all round vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,634 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

drive belt in poor condition

intermittent fault on front and rear side lights

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

scratches and dents all round vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,652 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,368 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,446 miles

Both wipers worn

N/s door mirror cracked

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,233 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 34,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,204 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 24,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WYP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

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

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