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HD03 FBZ

2003 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,616 mi
Last recorded114,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 FBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,616 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 110,446 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 110,446 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,483 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,296 miles

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

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

front offside door and wing panels damaged but no sharp exposed edges present

lower edge of the offside wiped area of the windscreen slightly scratched by the wiper blade

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2015 103,296 miles

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

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

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

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

front offside door and wing panels damaged but no sharp exposed edges present

lower edge of the offside wiped area of the windscreen slightly scratched by the wiper blade

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front offside door and wing panels damaged but no sharp exposed edges present

lower edge of the offside wiped area of the windscreen slightly scratched by the wiper blade

Pass 14 Jan 2013 96,749 miles

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

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

front offside door panel and wing damaged but no sharp exposed edges present

Fail 10 Jan 2013 96,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,152 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 93,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front nearside and tail gate wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2011 86,881 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front nearside and tail gate wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,407 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 80,407 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 74,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 58,086 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 58,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 May 2006 54,036 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 54,036 miles

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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HD03 FBZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HD03 FBZ, 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 HD03 FBZ registered?

HD03 FBZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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