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KU03 XKV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,793 mi
Last recorded98,793 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,793 miles

Offside Front brake starting to bind.

child seat o/s/r.

oil leak.

play in n/s/r axle/subframe bush.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake starting to bind.

child seat o/s/r.

oil leak.

play in n/s/r axle/subframe bush.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

slight play in n/s/r trailing arm bush.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

slight play in n/s/r trailing arm bush.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,515 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,373 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 78,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,419 miles

Oil leak

both wipers split on ends

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2011 70,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

both wipers split on ends

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,494 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 46,143 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,418 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 36,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,430 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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KU03 XKV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU03 XKV, 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 KU03 XKV registered?

KU03 XKV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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