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PG03 MFJ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,091 mi
Last recorded110,091 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 MFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 110,091 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,837 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,837 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 105,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tie rod ends have slight free play

Engine warning light is illuminated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,076 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,945 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 96,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 96,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,268 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 94,251 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,223 miles

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

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

rear number plate pooor

wipers splitting

Fail 13 Jul 2010 85,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

rear number plate pooor

wipers splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,475 miles

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

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

rear number plate poor

spare tyre 2mm

wipers poor

Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

diesel additive low

gear change stiff

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2 mm outer edge

rear number plate poor

service indicator on

spare tyre 2mm and insecure

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,858 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 62,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,800 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PG03 MFJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PG03 MFJ, 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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PG03 MFJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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