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MD03 NKW

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,280 mi
Last recorded122,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 NKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 122,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 112,385 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,061 miles

handbrake 17%

Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,995 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine manegment ligt on

n/s/f door mirror cover missing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 95,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine manegment ligt on

n/s/f door mirror cover missing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre side walls starting to perish and crack

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre side walls starting to perish and crack

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,813 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish and crack

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,966 miles

advise front brake pads very low and discs worn slighlty

Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,966 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads very low and discs worn slighlty

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,414 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,092 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 46,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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 NKW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MD03 NKW, 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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MD03 NKW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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