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KN03 OVH

2003 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,716 mi
Last recorded114,716 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,829 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 108,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,167 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 82,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre very bold on edges

offside front tyre very bold on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2011 71,424 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre very bold on edges

offside front tyre very bold on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,511 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs corroded

oil leaks from engine

service indicater light on

slight play in offside steering rack

tail gate strutt missing

Fail 30 Sep 2010 60,511 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs corroded

oil leaks from engine

service indicater light on

slight play in offside steering rack

tail gate strutt missing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 56,446 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,433 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baffles loose in mid exhaust section

n/s side door not opening from outside

o/s/r tailgate strut broken

oil leak from o/s of engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,868 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 50,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear wiper blade rubber missing, screen being damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,035 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 46,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,482 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

strong advise wear in n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

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 OVH is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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