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MV03 SNF

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 SNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 106,927 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 99,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 96,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Unknown source. ()

Fail 24 May 2017 96,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Unknown source. ()

Pass 24 May 2016 86,437 miles

both ns and os front ball joint dust covers split but still prevents ingress of dirt

Fail 24 May 2016 86,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split but still prevents ingress of dirt

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal requirements

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal requirements

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal requirements

both ns and os front ball joint dust covers split but still prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 21 May 2015 76,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,258 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 58,117 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,533 miles

rear passenger doors open by key fob

Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,529 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear passenger doors open by key fob

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,737 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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MV03 SNF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MV03 SNF, 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 MV03 SNF registered?

MV03 SNF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is MV03 SNF safe to buy?

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