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PJ03 BFU

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

106,800 mi
Last recorded106,800 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 BFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 106,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 5 child seats fitted at the time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper arm is hanging off/ inoperative

Fail 18 May 2018 106,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour position light is too bright & could be mistaken for a brake light (1.1.A.3e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 5 child seats fitted at the time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper arm is hanging off/ inoperative

Fail 1 May 2018 106,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords on inner edge (215/65 15) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords on inner edge (215/65 15) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (215/65 15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Five child seats fitted at the time of test ()

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (215/65 15) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper arm is hanging off/ will not work

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 99,469 miles

Central Rear seat not fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 99,469 miles

Central Rear seat not fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 88,297 miles

Child seats in rear not allowing seat belts to be tested

Coolant leak

Exhaust system/dpf has been modified

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 87,928 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seats in rear not allowing seat belts to be tested

Coolant leak

Exhaust system/dpf has been modified

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 81,442 miles

D,p,f has been modified

coolant leak from rear cabin heater assembly

Fail 14 May 2015 81,387 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers side rear door will not open from outside

front brake discs are badley corroded

rear brake pads are low

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,262 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,175 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,075 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 75,075 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 68,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,728 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,095 miles

n/s cv boot cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,520 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 37,133 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,133 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 26,935 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 26,935 miles

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

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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PJ03 BFU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 PJ03 BFU, 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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PJ03 BFU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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