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PF52 BKX

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 BKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 108,423 miles

Clutch pipe leaking at slave cylinder

Nearside Front tyre valve badly perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre valve badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 108,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pipe leaking at slave cylinder

Nearside Front tyre valve badly perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre valve badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 104,046 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 104,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 99,252 miles

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

Roughness from offside front wheel bearing near limits.

Fail 23 May 2017 99,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Roughness from offside front wheel bearing near limits.

Pass 28 May 2016 95,257 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder.

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder.

Parking brake performance on minimum limit.Nearside low.

Roughness from offside front bearing near limits.

Pass 29 May 2015 90,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,733 miles

EM light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,718 miles

EML present

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,276 miles

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

play in o/s/f inner steer rack end

Fail 7 Apr 2011 71,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

n/s/f abs wire not secure

n/s/f wheel bearing has play (on limit)

o/s front brake pad wire insecure

o/sF wheel bearing has play

play in o/s/f inner steer rack end

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,989 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 67,979 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,588 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 66,588 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2008 58,463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,945 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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PF52 BKX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PF52 BKX, 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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PF52 BKX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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