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HW52 HZY

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,056 mi
Last recorded78,056 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 HZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,056 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer centre row of seats ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt will need attention soon (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE no tread outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper split will need attention soon

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread will need attention soon (6.3.1d)

damp around fuel filter

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2018 78,032 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright affected by stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working on all time faulty bulb or fitted incorrectly (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass insecure /not adjustable (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear damaged (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad /caliper/slider problems (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer centre row of seats ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt will need attention soon (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE no tread outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper split will need attention soon

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread will need attention soon (6.3.1d)

damp around fuel filter

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2017 72,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight play offside steering rack end

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,673 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,196 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,658 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,542 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,334 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 23,334 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,741 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,406 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,556 miles

offside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,658 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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HW52 HZY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HW52 HZY, 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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HW52 HZY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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