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HT03 VHR

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,944 mi
Last recorded69,944 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 69,507 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

air scoop box in engine bay insecure

auxiliary heater coolant pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 68,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

air scoop box in engine bay insecure

auxiliary heater coolant pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,126 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 68,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 67,928 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,283 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,038 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 61,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,268 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,268 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r wheel slightly tight when rotated no showing on roller brake test

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,232 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

unable to check centre rear seat belt due to baby seat being fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,667 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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HT03 VHR is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT03 VHR, 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 HT03 VHR registered?

HT03 VHR is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is HT03 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 VHR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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