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MD03 DSE

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,123 mi
Last recorded124,123 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 DSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 124,123 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 88,386 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 79,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,026 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,667 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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MD03 DSE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD03 DSE, 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 MD03 DSE registered?

MD03 DSE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is MD03 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 DSE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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