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HG03 YOV

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 YOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 118,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2013 106,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,719 miles

1 of centre stop light bulbs not working

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

o/s head light dim

o/s rear upper side light not working

odd size tyres fitted on front axle to those on rear

service light on

wear on front brake discs

Fail 7 Jan 2011 75,812 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE vehicle wet at time of test

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

STRONGLY ADVISE wear/play in o/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,812 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE vehicle wet at time of test

STRONGLY ADVISE wear/play in o/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 19 Nov 2009 59,931 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing close to wear markers

o/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s rear upper side light not working

wear on o/s & n/s front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,931 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing close to wear markers

o/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s rear upper side light not working

wear on o/s & n/s front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,895 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

front brake discs wearing

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low on outer edges, o/s on wear markers

rear exhaust silencer getting rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2008 47,895 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs wearing

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low on outer edges, o/s on wear markers

rear exhaust silencer getting rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,759 miles

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

replace front wiper blades

Fail 15 Nov 2007 37,759 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

replace front wiper blades

Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,678 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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HG03 YOV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG03 YOV, 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 HG03 YOV registered?

HG03 YOV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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