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PJ03 VWU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,284 mi
Last recorded60,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,284 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme end

offside rear coil spring corroded at extreme end

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,284 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme end

offside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

offside rear coil spring fractured at extreme end

Fail 12 Jun 2012 60,284 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme end

offside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

offside rear coil spring fractured at extreme end

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,751 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,137 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 49,137 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,506 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 41,506 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 34,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,388 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,645 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 8,645 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear door not opening from outside

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 VWU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VWU, 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 PJ03 VWU registered?

PJ03 VWU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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