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KV03 DXW

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,802 mi
Last recorded52,802 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 DXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking on outer sidewall

rear service brake imbalance 27%

tyre pressures look to low

wiper blades split

Fail 9 Mar 2010 52,802 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 of 2 sections in offside rear position light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades split may not pass when retested!

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear stop light/lower position light lens incomplete will not pass when stop/position light is working

rear service brake imbalance 27%

tyre pressures look to low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,714 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,869 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,554 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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KV03 DXW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KV03 DXW, 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 KV03 DXW registered?

KV03 DXW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is KV03 DXW safe to buy?

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