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HJ03 BPF

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,526 mi
Last recorded106,526 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 BPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 106,526 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

underguard fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 106,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

underguard fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wiperblade split however still clears screen

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,996 miles

wiper blades split at ends but clear screen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,027 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,027 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,814 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,885 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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HJ03 BPF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ03 BPF, 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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HJ03 BPF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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