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KP03 UML

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,366 mi
Last recorded132,366 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 UML
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,366 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 132,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 132,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,748 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure Tow bar wiring is in contact with exhaust system and has bare cable showing (1.9.3a)

Pass 8 May 2015 123,175 miles

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

Turbo noisey

Whine from engine - poss alternator

Fail 5 May 2015 123,162 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Turbo noisey

Whine from engine - poss alternator

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,634 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 117,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 109,065 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 108,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bkt; corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,598 miles

1of2 n/s/r lamps not working

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

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 99,598 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1of2 n/s/r lamps not working

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

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

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,816 miles

1/ CENTER REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,418 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 75,172 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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KP03 UML is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KP03 UML, 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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KP03 UML is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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