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KN03 OVG

2003 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,549 mi
Last recorded87,549 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 OVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 87,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box / pipe broken off (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,345 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,817 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 72,817 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,946 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 58,603 miles

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

offside front headlight slightly dimmer than nearside

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,603 miles

offside front headlight slightly dimmer than nearside

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,890 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,032 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,032 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,004 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear near side tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,125 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,544 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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KN03 OVG is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KN03 OVG, 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 KN03 OVG registered?

KN03 OVG is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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