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KS03 ZBL

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,108 mi
Last recorded96,108 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 ZBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,108 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp cleaner ineffective

Offside registration plate bulb discoloured

Oil leak

Tow bar electric loom and socket insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,561 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 85,561 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded rear

offside front brake hose insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,034 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 69,034 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,541 miles

ns number plate light dim

nsr tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,144 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,200 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2006 29,147 miles

Unable to fully inspect steering,front suspension and fuel systems,undercover fitted.

Fail 19 May 2006 29,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Unable to fully inspect steering,front suspension and fuel systems,undercover fitted.

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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KS03 ZBL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KS03 ZBL, 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 KS03 ZBL registered?

KS03 ZBL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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