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HS03 HWF

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,938 mi
Last recorded129,938 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 HWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 129,938 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,997 miles

catalytic converter rattling

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,599 miles

coolant leak from radiator bottom hose.

n/s/r coil spring corroded.

oil leak.

rear brake pads low also rear discs corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,599 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

coolant leak from radiator bottom hose.

n/s/r coil spring corroded.

oil leak.

rear brake pads low also rear discs corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,581 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat adjustment switch broken but still working

Fail 1 Mar 2013 87,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat adjustment switch broken but still working

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,043 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 82,042 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,536 miles

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2010 75,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,414 miles

Underbody covers fitted

n/s/r seat not fitted, seat belt not tested

Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underbody covers fitted

n/s/r seat not fitted, seat belt not tested

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,343 miles

front discs and pads lipped and worn

sharp flakes of paint coming off door and boot handles

Fail 15 Sep 2008 63,349 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 63,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

catalytic convertor (exhaust) rattling

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,867 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 51,866 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 41,307 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HS03 HWF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 HS03 HWF, 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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HS03 HWF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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