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MM03 PZW

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,221 mi
Last recorded112,221 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 PZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,221 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 112,221 miles

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,391 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 101,665 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,487 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 93,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Fail 28 Mar 2013 93,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

CENTER SECTION 1 BRACKET RUSTED THUR - BUT STILL SURPORTED

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS A VERY HIGH OPERATION - BORDER LINE

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR SILENCER RUSTED THUR 1st LAYER OF CASING

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,239 miles

Exhaust deterioating slightly

Front brake discs worn/deterioated

Some damage to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,231 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust deterioating slightly

Front brake discs worn/deterioated

N/S Headlamp washer not working (Not a failure item at present time)

Some damage to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,283 miles

Exhaust deterioating slightly

Front brake discs deterioating

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Slight exhaust leak from engine area

Some slight damage to windscreen

Towbar ballhitch cover fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,283 miles

Towbar ballhitch cover fitted

Slight exhaust leak from engine area

Some slight damage to windscreen

Exhaust deterioating slightly

Front brake discs deterioating

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside hand brake performance could be improved [slightly down compared with nearside]

some damage to b zone of windscreen.

tow ball cover fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2009 67,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside hand brake performance could be improved [slightly down compared with nearside]

some damage to b zone of windscreen.

tow ball cover fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,899 miles

N/S Front & Both rear tyres worn slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,251 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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MM03 PZW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MM03 PZW, 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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MM03 PZW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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