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KC03 CVG

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,993 mi
Last recorded168,993 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 CVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 168,993 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 168,993 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 165,492 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 165,130 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 165,123 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 158,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 149,167 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 138,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer skin on rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2011 128,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 120,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 113,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 105,868 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 105,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 98,910 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 98,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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KC03 CVG is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KC03 CVG, 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 KC03 CVG registered?

KC03 CVG is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is KC03 CVG safe to buy?

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