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MJ03 YMT

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,753 mi
Last recorded143,753 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 YMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine under tray is wet with fuel and insecure

n/s rear upper side light not working

Fail 27 May 2016 143,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine under tray is wet with fuel and insecure

n/s rear upper side light not working

Pass 29 May 2015 132,195 miles

both rear doors only open from outside using key fob

both rear tyres tread depths on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

engine under shield loose

front brake discs are worn

fuel filter damp and showing signs of a possible leak

n/s centre seat belt checked due to child seat

o/s/f shock absorber weeping oil

rear brake discs are corroding

Fail 28 May 2015 132,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear doors only open from outside using key fob

both rear tyres tread depths on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

engine under shield loose

front brake discs are worn

fuel filter damp and showing signs of a possible leak

n/s centre seat belt checked due to child seat

o/s/f shock absorber weeping oil

rear brake discs are corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2014 120,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,161 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,577 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 90,573 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,910 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has crack in offside lower corner area not within any zone necessary for test

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,157 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

Pass 30 May 2006 34,334 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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MJ03 YMT is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel 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 MJ03 YMT, 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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MJ03 YMT is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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