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MK03 FCG

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,806 mi
Last recorded172,806 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 FCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 172,806 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 163,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 163,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 130,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,556 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 121,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 114,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 107,138 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 107,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2007 97,097 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 97,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,580 miles

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

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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MK03 FCG is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK03 FCG, 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 MK03 FCG registered?

MK03 FCG is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MK03 FCG safe to buy?

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