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PK03 CXE

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,357 mi
Last recorded164,357 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 164,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 164,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 10 May 2012 156,990 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear number plate lights deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2012 156,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear number plate lights deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 147,543 miles

Damage to n/s/f bumper

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/f drip link rubber cover split

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 147,542 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Damage to n/s/f bumper

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/f drip link rubber cover split

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 137,504 miles

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

nearside & offside wiper rubbers starting to perish

slight binding noted from offside rear brake

Pass 29 Apr 2010 137,504 miles

nearside & offside wiper rubbers starting to perish

slight binding noted from offside rear brake

Fail 16 Apr 2009 127,627 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 127,627 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 117,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to windscreen outside the swept area

Fail 14 May 2008 117,356 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 11 Mar 2008 115,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 104,143 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 87,862 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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PK03 CXE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK03 CXE, 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 PK03 CXE registered?

PK03 CXE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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