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KR03 FVL

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,617 mi
Last recorded74,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,617 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake dont go up and down together

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,221 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2013 74,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,656 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,171 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 28,152 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.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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KR03 FVL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KR03 FVL, 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 KR03 FVL registered?

KR03 FVL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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