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KY03 GYV

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,023 mi
Last recorded75,023 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 GYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,023 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS HALF WORN.

CLUTTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

O/S/F HEADLAMP WASHER FAULTY.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 69,144 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 69,144 miles

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

unableto properlycheck 4 seatbelts due to child seats

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,912 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 64,903 miles

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

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

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 30 Jun 2009 59,818 miles

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

rear seatbelts not ckecked, child seats fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,763 miles

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

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

rear seatbelts not ckecked, child seats fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,621 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 54,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door inop

Pass 10 Nov 2007 54,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,673 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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KY03 GYV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 KY03 GYV, 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 KY03 GYV registered?

KY03 GYV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is KY03 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 GYV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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